sauvignon blanc

Brander, Santa Ynez Valley - 2005
Medium in body this fruit-forward wine has crisp acidity and a hint of apricot and green apple linger on the finish. $50

Duckhorn, Napa Valley Half Bottle - 2005
Elegantly balancing crisp acidity with toasted oak and a rich, creamy texture the bouquet is a mélange of pineapple, orange and apricot aromas. $30

Duckhorn, Napa Valley - 2006
Elegantly balancing crisp acidity with toasted oak and a rich, texture the bouquet is a mélange of pineapple, orange and apricot aromas. $60

Joel Gott, Three Ranches Napa - 2005
Full, ripe and fleshy on the palette. The finish is bright and crisp. There are hints of herbal, melon, and citrus aromas, followed by tropical fruit, grapefruit and mineral flavors. $55

Joseph Phelps, Napa Valley - 2005
Pale, bright color. Lively aromas of lemon peel, licorice and mint, with a hint of vanillin oak. Dense but spicy, with juicy flavors of citrus and spice. Finishes dry and persistent. $70

Kunde, 'Magnolia Lane' - 2006
Vibrant aromas of white grapefruit and mint. Rich melon and elements enhance the crisp citrus flavors in the finish. $40

Leslie Rudd, Napa Valley - 2004
Beautifully crafted, generous and graceful, offering a luscious swath of rich fig, melon, yello apple and lemon-lime flavors. One of the best I have ever had the pleaseure to taste. $75

River Bend, Sonoma County - 2005
Aromas of lemon custard and cantaloupe melon, with a hint of rosemary in the back end of the nose. Fruit forward flavors. Palate follows nose with more lemon and melon, added key-lime mid-palate that evolves into a blood orange finish. $40

Tolosa, Edna Ranch - 2005
Flamboyantly aromatic, showing a whole spectrum of exotic fruit, floral, and fresh herb notes: lime blossom, passion fruit, even lemon-thyme and cut basil. $45