Rutherford Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Rutherford Ranch
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $22

Tasting Notes: A just-released 100% sauvignon blanc with stainless-steel aging. Beautiful aromas of grapefruit, lemon and watermelon. Medium-bodied with crisp acidity.
Rutherford Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Martin Ray Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Martin Ray
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: Even-keeled and dry, while still possessing an abundance of tart fruit, the wine sports flavors of pear, grapefruit, and ginger that all weave together in the crisp, palate-cleansing finish.
Martin Ray Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Kenefick Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Kenefick Ranch
Fanciful Name: Estate Grown
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $26

Tasting Notes: Extremely aromatic and perfumed, citrus and tropical fruits, nice grapefruit acidity, straw color, full mid-palate with a dancing crisp, smooth finish.
Kenefick Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Hess Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Hess
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: North Coast
Retail Price: $22

Tasting Notes: Across the board, a lovely and balanced wine. Pale gold in the glass, with green notes. The nose is a mix of citrus fruit and peel, with subtle stone fruit. Plenty of weight on the palate, the taste reflects the aromas, and finishes balanced and satisfying.
Hess Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Hall Sauvignon Blanc

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Hall
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $25

Tasting Notes: A luscious wine with flavors of peach, grapefruit and a touch of vanilla with a hint of pepper on the finish.
Hall Sauvignon Blanc

Galerie Naissance Sauvignon Blanc

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Galerie Naissance
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $30

Tasting Notes: Aged in stainless steel and French oak, this is a dry medium-bodied wine with honeydew melon and grapefruit the dominant flavors.
Galerie Naissance Sauvignon Blanc

Whitehall Lane Sauvignon Blanc 2012

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Whitehall Lane
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $18

Tasting Notes: Crisp and delightful with a good balance of grapefruit and lime. The finish is gratifying and allows it to work well with linguine and clams in a white broth.
Whitehall Lane Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Trione Sauvignon Blanc 2012

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Trione
Fanciful Name: River Road Ranch
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2012
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Russian River Valley
Retail Price: $25

Tasting Notes: A delicious white, loaded with complex citrus and tropical fruit notes. Long, elegant and beautifully balanced.
Trione Sauvignon Blanc 2012

La Chapiniere Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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La Chapiniere
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Touraine
Retail Price: $20

Tasting Notes: Lush aromas and flavors of honeydew, pineapple and grapefruit abound with lively, refreshing acidity on the lengthy finish. On the very end, a note of flint shows up in a most delightful way. This wine has many characteristics of good sancerre, and is more affordable.
La Chapiniere Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Spy Valley
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlborough
Retail Price: $30

Tasting Notes: Classic New Zealand sauvignon blanc. Gooseberries and red grapefruit dominate the nose. Full bodied and smooth. Good acidity and balance. Rich, viscous mouthfeel.
Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Silver Beach Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Silver Beach
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlborough
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Aromas of passion fruit and grapefruit with plenty of citrus and melon flavors shining throughout. Crisp and concentrated. Works well with Asian cuisine.
Silver Beach Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Mudhouse Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Mudhouse
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlborough
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: Grapefruit, mineral and grass. Lip-smacking thirst quencher. Great with goat cheese appetizers.
Mudhouse Sauvignon Blanc 2014