In our previous post, we talked about red wines of Napa Valley that inspired us, but now it is the time for the whites. Diversity in flavors and textures is beyond amazing and here is our list of the white wines that we have and food pairing recommendations.
Chardonnay is grown in calcium-rich soil and it is a second most planted grape sort. Chardonnay characteristics can vary from fresh and lively to rich and buttery flavors. Our favorite one is Kongsgaard Chardonnay 2015. Chardonnay blends perfectly with poultry and pork dishes, and especially with any seafood. We recommend pairing this beautiful Chardonnay with our wild Halibut.
Best 10 Chardonnays on our list:
- 2013 Ancien Coombsville Chardonnay Haynes Vineyard
- 2015 Darioush Winery Viognier
- 2013 Adaptation Chardonnay Odette Estate
- Jarvis Estate Finch Hollow Chardonnay (Cave Fermented) 2010
- Bremer Chardonnay 2013
- Alpha Omega Chardonnay 2010
- Cakebread Chardonnay Cuttings Wharf Vineyard 2015
- Trader Joe’s Grand Reserve Lot #85 Chardonnay 2015
- Longfellow Haynes Vineyard Chardonnay
- Matthiasson Harms Vineyard Chardonnay 2016
Sauvignon Blanc is a fourth most planted white grape behind Chardonnay. Sauvignon Blanc is a light, and fresh, and with his wide variety of fruity characteristics makes ladies number one pick when it comes to whites. This wine is perfect for warm weather and matches excellent with salads and shellfish. We recommend pairing it with a ‘’petit plato’’ that has half dozen oysters, four pieces of shrimp and one king crab leg that is cut in half. Our favorite is 2013 Grgich Hills Estate Fume Blanc “Essence”.
Best 10 Sauvignon Blanc on our list:
- CADE Estate Winery Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
- Accendo Cellars, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, 2015
- Arnot-Roberts, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, Coombsville, 2016
- Hunt & Harvest, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, 2014
- Snowden, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, Rutherford, 2015
- Wheeler Farms Sauvignon Blanc 2016
- Heitz Cellar 2017 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
- Keever Vineyards 2016 Sauvignon Blanc
- Coquerel Family Wine Estates 2016 Le Petit Coquerel Sauvignon Blanc
- Blackbird Vineyards Dissonance 2016 Sauvignon Blanc