Posts Tagged ‘sauvignon blanc’

2007 Robert Pecota L’Artiste 91 points

 

Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, $16
This is a fabulous new world style Sauv Blanc; The palate pops with flavors of zesty lime, pink grapefruit, passion fruit and kiwi fruit. With zippy acids and bone dry profile that’s crisp, clean and refreshing. The finish is slightly spicy and elegant that lasts long after you put your [...]

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2008 Oops Sauvignon Blanc 90 points

 

Oops 2008 Sauvignon Blanc (Central Valley); $12
I would not describe this fabulous Sauv Blanc as an oops; The palate pops with flavors of pink grapefruit, zesty lime, gooseberry and grass. Crisp, clean and perfectly refreshing with bracing acids. This white is consistent and delicious with a clean citrusy finish, drink now thru the end of [...]

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2007 Cadaretta sbs 91 points

 

Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon, Columbia Valley (WA), $22
This beautiful white calls out for food; 75% Sauv Blanc, 25% Sémillon burst on to a lush palate of lime, grapefruit, passion fruit and spice. With balanced and zippy acids and perfectly layered fruit leading to a bright fruit filled finish, drink now thru 2010.

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2007 Wildhurst Reserve 89 points

 

Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County, $12
Refreshing, crisp with big citrus fruit upfront; Lovely grapefruit, lime, passion fruit and white pepper fill the palate. With bright acids and a clean lip-smacking finish for a great price this Sauv Blanc can’t be beat.

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2006 Gordon Brothers 91 points

 

Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley (WA), $13
Sharp acids and big tropical fruit define this Sauvignon Blanc; Zesty lime, pineapple, melon and grass are layered perfectly on the palate. With light spice and mild sweetness to finish off this wonderful white…great job!

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2007 Sauvignon Republic 89 points

 

Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch, $15
Lively and refreshing with big tropical fruit; zesty lime, grapefruit, pineapple and stone. With a clean mouth feel and balanced layering of the fruit makes for a good white wine.

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2007 Gunn Estate Skippers Pool 92 points

 

Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, $19
I have been tasting a lot of Sauvignon Blanc’s recently and this is another fabulous white; guava, lime, passion fruit and pineapple dance on the palate effortlessly. This bone dry lip smacker is a stand out with sharp acidity and a creamy, rich finish, drink now.

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2006 Matanzas Creek 92 points

 

Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, $19
Big new world style Sauvignon Blanc with big fruit of the tropics. Pink grapefruit, zesty lime, honeydew and fresh cut grass explode on to the palate with ease and balance. A slight creaminess arrives mid-palate with a dry, crisp and clean finish, drink now.

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2007 Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc 91 points

2007 Sauvignon Blanc; Sonoma County, California $8
Big time tropical fruit nose, that’s clean and expressive. Zesty lime, pink grapefruit, tangerine and stone explode on the palate to create a bright and refreshing wine. Balanced acidity with a lip-smacking finish, drink this best buy now.

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2007 Newsome-Harlow Sauvignon Blanc 91 points

2007 Newsome-Harlow Sauvignon Blanc (Calaveras County); $16
This powerful, super-rich Sauvignon Blanc blasts out of the glass with huge tropical fruit. I loved this wine, so lush with pink grapefruit, zesty lime, honeydew and light spice on the palate. A bone dry lip smacker, with crisp acidity to finish off this beautiful white wine. Drink this [...]

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