Category: Sauvignon Blanc

Governors Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Governors Bay
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlborough
Retail Price: $17

Tasting Notes: Dried apricot and honeysuckle add complexity to the passion fruit and citrus fruit flavors. It possesses a gratifyingly crisp finish that is pure, clean and just plain delicious.
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Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Brancott Estate
Fanciful Name: The Original Marlborough
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlborough
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: Pale straw in color with green highlights. Grapefruit and passion fruit taste with a crisp and refreshing finish. Good with grilled oysters, white fish or Mediterranean dishes.
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Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Whitehaven
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlborough
Retail Price: $19

Tasting Notes: Pale gold in the glass, this is a delicious example of a New Zealand sauvignon blanc. Citrus fruit is accented by typical grassiness. Fresh and bright on the palate; the finish is long and balanced.
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Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Loveblock
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlborough
Retail Price: $24

Tasting Notes: This new effort from Kim Crawford’s hilltop vineyards has a welcoming appeal. It is not the one-note, citrus/grapefruit style that pervades New Zealand sauvignon blancs, but rather a lush, aromatic quaff with notes of passion fruit, peach and mandarin orange. A perfect accompaniment to Thai dishes, sushi and soft-shell crabs.
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Smythe & Renfield Sauvignon Blanc 2014

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Smythe & Renfield
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2014
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Appellation: Marlbourough
Retail Price: $15

Tasting Notes: Alluring notes of fresh-cut grapefruit, lime and citrus are matched with ripe flavors of passion fruit and kiwis. Excellent with grilled chicken, salads and seafood.
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75 Wine Company Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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75 Wine Company
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Lake County
Retail Price: $24

Tasting Notes: Subtle grapefruit notes with hints of blood orange. Floral aromas of fresh roses. Great value for the money.
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Trione River Road Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2012

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Trione River Road Ranch
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2012
Appellation: California
Retail Price: $25

Tasting Notes: A delicious white, loaded with complex citrus and tropical fruit notes. Long, elegant and beautifully balanced.
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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Aveta Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
Fanciful Name: Aveta
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $26

Tasting Notes: Bright pale gold in the glass, the nose is a beautiful mix for tropical and citrus fruits, with a touch of the variety’s signature grassiness. A long, balanced finish confirms the wine’s quality.
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Oberon Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Oberon
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $18

Tasting Notes: The wine is a brilliant pale gold in the glass. The nose is a lovely mix of tropical and citrus fruits, with a subtle floral hint. The palate is exceptionally well balanced, with a long, attractive finish.
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Markham Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Markham Vineyards
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $13

Tasting Notes: Crisp, bright acidity balances the surprisingly lush and welcoming full mid-palate in this straw-pale gem. Melon and apricot offset the citrus notes, making this a fine accompaniment to steamed bivalves or delicate seafood dishes.
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J. Lohr Carol’s Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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J. Lohr Carol's Vineyard
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $28

Tasting Notes: Named for Mr. Lohr’s wife Carol, with a portion of proceeds going to breast cancer research. Classic Napa fruit, with a creamy texture and a perfume nose that offers up robust citrus hints. Rich and powerful with a ingering finish.
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Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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Franciscan
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2013
Country of Origin: California
Appellation: Napa Valley
Retail Price: $17

Tasting Notes: Looking at the wine in the glass, it is a brilliant straw with subtle green hints. The nose is dominated by citrus, with some stone fruit and spice. The palate is bright, clean, and echoes the nose. The finish is quite long, with a lovely aftertaste.
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