2005 Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc

Everyone knows I am not a big white wine fan, with the exception of a couple that make my heart flutter such as Honig Sauvignon Blanc. Last night I found another white wine that also makes my heart flutter: 2005 Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc from Sonoma County, CA.

FC has a wonderful yeasty bouquet. Its elegant buttery smooth Chardonnay-like beginning is followed by a "rougher" Sauvignon Blanc-type finish (which is proper as "Fumé Blanc" is simply an alias for Sauvignon Blanc) bringing out notes of lemon. I had the FC with shrimp and scallops in cream over angel hair pasta, and it was a good companion to the last drop.

2004 McWilliam's Chardonnay

2004

McWilliam's

Hanwood Estate

Chardonnay

South Eastern Australia

Although I am not a big white wine drinker, I really like this inexpensive Chardonnay. It has a buttery texture, with notes vanilla, and an almost marshmallowy taste. This wine is neither too dry nor too sweet. I drank this with shrimp quesadillas, and for the price, it is a great everyday wine. I plan to purchase more the next time I go to the wine shop.