This New Zealand offering comes to us via the negociant Costco. A fragrant bouquet of tropical citrus and herb announce this white wine. The palate is structured, balanced, and offers great mouth feel. Dry flavors of the customary grapefruit and tropical fruit abound and will undoubtedly appeal to the drinker. A mouth watering long finish is to be expected.

Crisp and clean, this terrific white wine is a blend of 93.5% Sauvignon Blanc and 6.5% Semillon. Aromas of key lime and herbs prevail. The palate is balanced and medium bodied. Tart flavors of lemon zest, herbs and mineral are pronounced. You will enjoy a wonderfully long finish. Drink now.

When pouring a glass of this elegant white wine, the nose reveals passive aromas of honeydew melon and subtle citrus which coming wafting up, and invites the first anticipated sip. The complex palate confirms the fact that this is not your typical sauvignon blanc, but instead reveals a completely individual character. Flavors of citrus, anisette, and melon are apparent in this uniquely different flavor profile. It is almost as if there was the presence of another grape varietal altogether. The expected long, mouth watering, finish associated with sauvignon blanc is definitely present.

What a bargain! The nose of this white wine evokes notes of citrus, herb and white pepper. The palate is dry, medium bodied, with the right balance between acidity and sugar. Mouth watering flavors of citrus, anise and herbs prevail. A long finish compliments the experience.

Here is a terrific, cost effective, sauvignon blanc made right here in the State of Washington. The nose offers aromas of citrus, herbs, and cut grass. This light bodied, white wine’s palate features flavors of grapefruit, gooseberry, and distinctive mineral notes. Balance between the sugar and acidity contributes to the wine’s mouthwatering, enticing, long finish. This sauvignon blanc pairs well with fish, pasta, and aged cheeses. Cheers

With all of the recent talk about terrific New Zealand sauvignon blanc, it’s a great time to find a cost effective local US competitor. I was duly impressed with this California sauvignon blanc. The nose features fresh cut grass, citrus, and herbal notes. Fruit forward flavors of key lime, mineral and grapefruit deliver a mouth watering, long, finish. This wine is perfect with shellfish and assorted seafood. Indulge.  

Sauvignon Blanc is becoming for New Zealand today what Chardonnay was to California in the seventies, a trendy little grape variety. The wine’s nose contributes aromas of citrus and ever so subtle peach. The palette offers dry, yet mouthwatering, flavors of lemon zest and key lime. This wine is amazing with bruschetta. To use surfer vernacular, this wine is totally awesome!   

This is a truly wonderful Sauvignon Blanc. Aromas of citrus and straw prevail. This dry white wine features wonderful grapefruit flavors, good viscosity, and a slightly effervescent but long finish. This wine pairs incredibly well with fresh fruits, vegetables and smoked cheeses.

This wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. The nose features offers up essences of pineapple and toasted oak. Citrus flavors of crisp lemon, subtle pineapple and oak are announced with each sip. I was surprised by this Fume Blanc’s moderately long finish. One of the better Fume Blanc’s I have experienced in awhile. Drink now through 2011. Enjoy!

Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 (CA.) $11 100% Sauvignon Blanc; Style: dry white; light straw color; aromas: bright acidity and subtle herbal spice combined with banana tone and varietally expressive citrus fruit aromas; palate/flavors: the mouth is bright and fresh with lemonade and lime mid-palate; medium body; fruity, balanced finish. Food Pairing: crab salad, calamari, prosciutto-wrapped pears and roasted chicken. (Alc. by Volume: 13.0%)