2 sides of dry

So many of us enjoy dry white wine. Yet what is dry is not one thing, as we see in the case of these two dry white wines.

Benziger Sonoma Valley MacLeod Family Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2006

This is crisp citrus in a bottle. The Benziger family is a leaders in sustainable practices and encourages a similar care for the environment amongst all of their growers. The grapes were whole cluster pressed and then treated only to stainless steel. P&B in Glen Ellen 13.9% $19 at the winery Benziger

Molnar Family Carneros-Napa Valley Poseidon’s Vineyard Chardonnay 2006

Rich and viscous. Barrel fermented and aged in Hungarian oak, this Chardonnay was also treated to malolactic for added richness. Winemaker Michael Blaise Terrien. P&B in Napa 14.9% $24 at the winery Molnar

About RJ

Ray Johnson is the Executive Director of the Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University. He writes about food and wine, his travels and the business of wine. He makes his home in Sonoma County, California.
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