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 Delicate, abstract and artful; it is a sensitive, clean, almost classic Cote-du-Rhone like white; finespun, graceful and deep. A subtle, keen complexity of layers and an elegant, passive, almost inverted structure pull you in rather than projecting forward like most wines. Within a savory length it gives fragile flavors of honeysuckle, dry coconut filling, bar lemon, Crème Brûlée, banana, saffron, quince, blanched almonds, pressed sunflower oil, raw honey comb, rum cake and fresh cream.

Serving: Serve alone without the distraction of other wines overshadowing the subtlety of this wine and/or with extremely light food.  Serve near room temperature and allow it to breathe well.  Serve in oversized Burgundy glasses; drink now or age until 2015; though it may age longer.

Food recommendations: Fried Gulf Shrimp, Light Crab Cakes, Sautéed Monkfish, Sushi, Escargot, Baked Turkey, Clam Linguine and Lemon Butter Scallops.

Consumer type: European Wine Consumers and those who enjoy the calming, subtle nature of mostly “neutral” whites.

            Anaba “Coriol” White, Rhone inspired blend, Sonoma Valley 2009 $28

49% Roussanne, 27% Viognier, 15% Grenache Blanc, 9% Marsanne