Artesa 2000 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley, California

This Reserve Sauvignon Blanc displays abundant varietal fruit aromas of citrus blossoms, honeydew melon, fig, grapefruit and ripe pear. On the mouth, the wine is round and rich yet nicely structured, with a wealth of sweet lemon-lime flavors mingling with tropical fruit and just a hint of well-integrated oak spice.

Artesa 2000 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

Baobab 2001 Sauvignon Blanc South Africa

Brilliant lime color, with an herbal and grassy nose; spicy, pepper and green fig flavors; crisp and clean on the finish. A perfect accompaniment to the catch of the day; excellent with smoked oysters or clams.Alcohol: 12.0%

Beringer 2000 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley, California

The evolution of our Sauvignon Blanc over the last decade demonstrates how important it is to adapt both viticulture and winemaking to the individual varietal. We used to grow Sauvignon Blanc in the same cool areas where we grow Chardonnay, but the resulting wine was too grassy for my taste. We shifted our vineyards further north into warmer microclimates of the Napa Valley and adjusted the trellising in a way that allowed aromas and flavors of stone fruit --- especially apricots --- citrus, quince and even lemongrass to come through clearly. Then, I showcased this fruit and layered the flavors by using two different fermentation techniques. Oak aging added a note of spicy clove and vanilla, and Im very pleased with the results.