Alsace Gentil "Hugel" 2003

Here's another French white as an alternative to California whites. Mary says "fruity but not too" ... we both agree on the grapefruit note below. $12

Wine Spectator (85 points) - Fragrant, evoking floral and spice aromas and flavors, this is rich and soft, yet gets a boost from a grapefruit note on the finish. Drink now.

Simi Sauvignon Blanc 2004

At first taste this Sonoma county wine starts out oaky but as it warms & opens in the glass other flavors emerge. I pick up some pear and tart apple. Still working on my sensors. It contains 9% Semillon.

The website says
Appearance: Brilliant straw with hints of green
Aroma: Bursts of grapefruit, Meyer lemon and orange blossoms are laced with lemon grass and mineral notes.
Taste and Texture: Intense flavors of tangerine, melon and fig accented with green tea and hints of mineral on the finish.

$10