The winemaking team at Calamus, Arthur Harder and Steve Byfield, have struck again. Their 2005 Calamus Red was a bargain at twice the price and now they have outdone themselves again with the matching white. This ’06 is a 40/40/20 blend of Riesling/Gewurztraminer/Chardonnay with each grape adding its own stamp to the wine. Peach must be the Riesling’s influence, floral comes from Gewurzt, while melon and clementine sit in the background courtesy of the unoaked Chardonnay. The taste is crisp with a touch of acidity and sweetness: melon, peach, lemon-zest and a refreshingly smooth taste. This wine drinks well right now and might also find its way into next summer if the acidity holds up – put a few bottles aside – at that price, its worth the experiment.