The 2008 Buzz Cut is a blend of 37% Riesling, 32% Viognier, 21% Verdelho, with the balance Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Medium straw-colored, it offers up a floral, peach, and melon-scented perfume leading to a tasty, easy-going quaffer for enjoying on a warm summer day. The Shoofly wines are made by the talented Ben Riggs.Importer: Old Bridge Cellars, Napa, CA; www.oldbridgecellars.com

Apple and citrus notes dominate this medium-bodied, refreshing blend of Riesling (37%), Viognier (32%), Verdelho (21%), Chardonnay (5%) and Sauvignon Blanc (5%). It suits its purpose to a T, being an everyday white you can come back to glass after glass without becoming bored or jaded. Drink now.——J.C.(9/1/2010)—— 86