Blancos (Torrontes/Chardonnay) - Fuerza 2007

Fuerza Blancos 2007

REGION: Argentina (Mendoza)
**Predicted to be the next superstar in winemaking, Argentina produces fantastic bargains but also plenty of garbage due to the lack of regulation. Local grapes Torrontes (White) and Malbec (Red) are particularly worth buying**

GRAPE: Torrontes/Chardonnay Blend
**A blend of aromatic, light and crisp Torrontes with the ubiquitous Chardonnay**

ONLINE REVIEW: TBD

PRICE: $3.99

MODERATORS' COMMENTS:
1. John says: Super light with the typical aromatic/floral Torrontes scents. Food overpowers this wine, but on its own is very nice.
2. Jennifer says: "What is this? I like it!"

Gewurtztraminer - Glintzberg 2007

Glintzberg Gewurtztraminer 2007

REGION: Alsace (France)
**No Region in the world can match Alsace for aromatic white wines. Wines from this region all share a rich spiciness, and a fatness unlike anywhere else**

GRAPE: Gewurtztraminer
**The benchmark for the aromatic white wine style, there's a fragrant blast of lychee and rose petals followed by a luxurious oil-thick texture. **

ONLINE REVIEW: Aromas of clove with some minerality. Quite spicy in the nose with classic lychee and white flower aromas that carry through on the palate and give way to a more citrus, orange rind flavor. A very expressive wine with a crisp but full finish.

PRICE: $18.99

MODERATORS' COMMENTS:
1. John says: Lychee flavors - soft and sweet. 4 1/2 stars.
2. Jennifer says: Apple aromas, honey flavor with apple after-taste - very good.

Sauvignon Blanc - Drylands 2007

DRYLANDS SAUVIGNON BLANC 2007

REGION: New Zealand - Marlborough

GRAPE: Sauvignon Blanc
**An unrestrained wine with flavors and aromas of grass nettles, gooseberries, and asparagus - the epitome of the green, tangy style**

ONLINE REVIEW: Agressively pungent and herbal aromas of grass without being over the top. A rich bouquet of gooseberry and passionfruit fill the nose. Rich, ripe tropical and herbal flavors. Excellent weight and balance on the palate with a lingering finish - 91 points and a "Best Buy" from The Wine Enthusiast.

PRICE: $15.99

MODERATORS' COMMENTS:
1. John says: Tart upfront, green apple flavor - 3.5 stars out of 5.
2. Jennifer says: Floral smell, grapefruit flavors - no bite, sour aftertaste, very good and mellow.