Frankly, I found it difficult to figure out what-was-what with a shipment of white wines from “Pacific Rim.”

The wines came with practically no information other than a brief note that each retails for $11. The bottles themselves are unusual — with creative back labels that throw a colorful background, visible from the front of the see-through bottle. And the wines seem to come from here and there — from Columbia Valley to nowhere in particular, in the case of the non-”appellated” (and non-vintage-dated) Chenin Blanc, for example. After some digging around on the Pacific Rim Winemakers website (www.RieslingRules.com), I finally connected some dots.

Of course, “Pacific Rim Riesling” rings a definite bell in the wine world — it’s a longtime trademark wine from Randall Grahm’s Bonny Doon. But Grahm has made big changes over the last couple of years, selling his two largest brands (Big House and Cardinal Zin) among other downsizing, refocusing changes.

Rather than also unloading Pacific Rim Riesling, Grahm agreed to turn things over to Nicolas Quille, former Bonny Doon general manager. Quille, a talented winemaker himself, moved operations to Washington, where most of the Pacific Rim Riesling fruit was being sourced anyway.

The lineup now includes a Sweet Riesling, a Gewurztraminer and the Chenin Blanc. Interestingly, the Dry Riesling is the only one that includes non-Pacific Coast fruit. About 20% German (Mosel) Riesling is included in the blend for its complex flavors, crisp acidity and flinty character.

The wine labels actually do contain quite a bit of good wine description information, including suggested food pairings. But most importantly, these wines are fantastic! Bright, mouthwatering, clean, delicious, great values. I cannot rave enough!

Pacific Rim 2007 Gewurztraminer America ($11). Loved it for its bright, aromatic, mouthwatering tangerine, nectarine and smooth melon fruit. On a crisp frame with a generous finish. Sourced from Washington and Oregon. Ready to drink now. I paired it with a spicy Kung Pao Chicken takeout. Delish! Locate this wine online or in your area.

Pacific Rim 2006 Dry Riesling Columbia Valley ($11). Bright and tangy, with crisp lemon, tangerine, apple and wildflower honey that stay juicy through the finish. Ready to drink now.  I paired this with a summery cheese plate of Gorwydd Caerphilly (a crumbly tomme-style cow’s milk cheese from Wales), some dense olive bread and a sliced summer tomato lightly seasoned and drizzled with olive oil — totally worked! Locate this wine online or in your area.

Pacific Rim NV Chenin Blanc America ($11). A happy little wine, with aromatic honeysuckle, lime curd and crisp apple flavors that linger on the crisp finish. Off-dry, but with acidity that balances things nicely. I think this is actually a 2006 vintage, but some kind of labeling issue makes it seem nonvintage… Ready to drink now. An easy and delicious match to crostini topped with goat cheese and just a dab of citrus marmalade. Locate this wine online or in your area.

Pacific Rim 2007 Sweet Riesling Columbia Valley ($11). Lush fruit on a refreshing, low-alcohol (9%) frame, offering juicy peach, tropical citrus and honey notes that linger on the finish. The bottle suggests pairing this with “fiery fare” like Szechwan or Thai food, but I went for more of a dessert cheese course — chevre drizzled with wildflower honey, plump dried apricots and a handful of almonds. Locate this wine online or in your area.