Bright pale golden hue. Medium-bodied. Balanced acidity. Subtle extract. Mild oak. Toast, green apples, peaches. Crisp and steely palate. Pleasant, round finish.

Sweet, fruity and floral from first sniff to finish and nicely defined as Riesling every step of the way, this eminently gulpable effort smacks of juicy peaches and jasmine and is buoyed throughout by nicely integrated acidity. While palpably sweet and inarguably a bit simple, it never tastes candied or cheap, and it ranks high on the roster of priceworthy Rieslings with the significant bonus of being widely available and easy to find. 1 star, good value.

Mildly sweet and soft-textured, it offers lots of honey and apple flavors. These are backed up by crisp, citrus-like acidity that adds balance and keeps the flavors lively all the way through the finish. It’s very tasty and well-rounded.

Scents of lemon-cake icing meet the pretty yet not treacly tropical aromatics of white flowers on this barely off-dry wine. The sweetness is noticeable on the palate but far from overdone, with clean flavors of lemon custard, tangerine juice and a Key-lime finish.

Elements of ripe melon and peach merge with those of pineapple and honeysuckle in the demonstrative, if not classically varietal, aromas of this outgoing wine, and its ripe, slightly sweet flavors follow suit. If far from refined and not in the least bit complex, the wine is tasty and balanced and easy to gulp. It will make welcome drinking whether sipped by itself or served with spicy Asian fare, and it is priced right.

Nicely framed aromas redolent of ripe peach, hints of flowers and jasmine may take their time to open up but open they do and become quite pleasant in the process. The wine is slightly sweet on the palate and gains a bit of roundness as the result but it is also very well-balanced at every stop.

This is a highly aromatic Riesling -- it includes some Gewurztraminer, Muscat Canelli and Viognier -- with notes of ripe peaches and pears. It has flavors of tangerines, apricots and spice, with a pleasant sweetness.

Consistently and confidently fruity with highlights of marzipan, honey and flowers adding just a touch of range, this surprisingly deep, sugar-edged working hits the varietal mark in terms both of balance and focus, and it does so at a very noteworthy price. It will do equally capable service as either a summertime quaff or as a slightly sweet mealtime companion.

a classic example of this varietal, offering up aromas of peaches apricots, and apple skins in a light-bodied, off-dry style. With good acidity as well as fresh, lively fruit.

The 2002 Vintner's Reserve Riesling is a classic example of this varietal, offering up aromas of peaches, apricots, and apple skins in a light-bodied, off-dry style. With good acidity as well as fresh, lively fruit, consumers can not ask for much more for $10. However, it needs to be consumed over the next year.

...displays an enticing, moderately intense bouquet of Red Delicious apples and pineapples. This friendly, light, dry, crisp Riesling is made in a true German kabinett style.

Clean and subtly herbaceous in the nose; palate displays pear and peach nuances with a hint of earthiness, framed by buttery rich oak accents. Moderately full mouth-feel; lengthy finish.

Delicious floral, pear and citrus flavors finish with focus and elegance. Nicely balanced; drinkable now.

Filled with the simple flavors of sun-drenched green grapes, this is a straight-on white, its pointed acidity keeping the flavors along a clean line. Easy as an aperitif or with light fish.

…is a lush, melony, honeyed, full-bodied Sauvignon with considerable appeal. Broad, expansive, rich, and leesy…

offers a floral, honey, melony-scented nose, medium body, excellent flavor concentration, and a dry, rich finish.

Fresh and spicy, a simple, fruity wine with bright, citrusy flavors that last and last on the lively finish.

A fresh, spicy, fruity white with bright, citrusy flavors that last and last on the lively finish.

The light herbal and citrus aromas of this medium-bodied wine lead to light grassy, herbal, grapefruity flavors. A good backing of acidity keeps it lively.

Fresh, lively and brimming over with fruit flavor, from lemon to lime to peach. The appearance is light gold, the aromas are very immediate and effusive, the texture tangy and the finish light with a hint of sweetness.

The 2013 Sauvignon Blanc Avant is soft, aromatically expressive and well suited to drinking over the next year or two, while the melon, pear and floral notes retain their brightness.

A nice, bright and savory Sauvignon Blanc, rich in fruit but dry on the finish. Shows waves of Meyer lemon, pineapple, kiwi, honeysuckle and vanilla flavors, accented with a touch of oak. Enjoyable on its own or with little appetizers.

Clean, controlled and confidently focused on lightly grassy, green-melon fruit from front to back, this well-made, medium-full-bodied Sauvignon steers down the center of the varietal road without getting too pungent, too heavy or too stiff. It is, in short, a balanced and eminently likeable wine that is approachable now, but one whose stamina should hold it in good stead for several years.

A really good job from K-J. For 11 bucks you get a bone-dry, crisp white wine, filled with savory citrus, fig, vanilla and white pepper flavors. This versatile wine will go with just about anything.

Ripe, rich, spicy flavors of peach and nectarine have great focus and intensity, with juicy citrus notes and a lingering finish.