Hogue Columbia Valley Fume Blanc 2004

Hogue has put together a really good wine, for the right price, in a screw-cap bottle. We have had this wine on our list for several vintages, because it fills the need for a zippy crisp white on a budget. The wine is bright pale, and comes across refreshing, tart lemony and limey, with some green melon and herbal tones. The body is light and lively, and the finish is tart and dry. The closure is a screw cap. At $6.99 (Nashville price), worth buying a case for the Summer.