Summer Whites

I tend to shy away from white wines. I'm not entirely sure why, it's just always been a matter of preference for me; there aren't many that I like. The weather, however, has been lending itself to a nice chilled white.
A few we've sampled as of late...

2005 Ferrari Carano Fume Blanc ($-$$) is a Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma County, California. It has a tropical, earthy aroma reminiscent of kiwi or pineapple. It has a rich, fruit flavor, with a lingering aftertaste. It's aged in both stainless steel and French oak barrels, giving it complexity and depth.
It goes well with a variety of foods, but its lively fruit flavors will pair best with spicy ethnic dishes.
It's on the wine list at Portofino, where it does best with a light pasta dish.

Lindeman's 2006 South Africa Chardonnay ($) struck me as Not Chard-ey. It wasn't oaky at all, yet offered loads of citrus and tropical fruit aroma -- most notably, banana -- and had a matching flavor. The mouthfeel was also unlike most chards, it had all the "buttery" Chardonnay qualities, but none of the "oilyness" typical to chard.

Caymus Conundrum ($$-$$$) has aromas of peach and flavors of melon, pear, and apricots with a hint of vanilla bean. There is a balanced, citrus-ey, finish.
This wine is proof positive that a screw cap and a bottle of wine can go together. In the case of Conundrum, the screw cap seals in those flavors for a few days in the fridge, not that it matters, 'cause you're going to finish this one in one sitting. This was the only white I'd drink for a long time.