Columbia Crest 2005 Two Vines Chardonnay, Washington, $8

Rating: Excellent.

Few folks in the Northwest make as much white wine as Keith Kenison, and he continues to amaze with quality without regard to price. Enchanting facial powder and toast notes are balanced by tropical fruit. (295,000 cases, 13.5% alc.)

Note: All wines are tasted double-blind, meaning the tasting panel does not know the producer or the type of wine until after the wine is rated. Wines can receive one of three ratings: Outstanding, Excellent or Recommended.