A Good Glass of Wine May 2006

For this month, let's tap into the spring-friendly side of Chardonnay. These elegant selections possess the sensual fullness Chardonnay lovers enjoy, without the oak which can overwhelm lighter foods. And if you've remained a dedicated white Zinfandel drinker despite the trend toward dry, why not try something new - a Chenin Blanc with luscious notes of pear, apricot, apple or melon. Both pair well with the fresh, light foods of the season.

A New Style Chardonnay
If you look for richness in Chardonnay, you can still have it - with lots of tropical fruit flavor fruit to spare - with either of these unoaked wines:

• Pellegrini Sonoma County Chardonnay ($14)
• Kim Crawford Marlborough Chardonnay ($17)

Surprising Chenin Blancs
If you like some sweetness in your glass, choose these Chenin
Blancs, which strike some sweet notes:

• Beringer Chenin Blanc (California; $6)
• Barton & Guestier Vouvray (France; $9)
• Snoqualmie Chenin Blanc (Washington; $7)

Wine columnist Wini Moranville guides you to the best bottles for the money.

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