Tasting Room
Sauvignon BlancWINE OF THE WEEK
Kenwood
2005 Sonoma County - Sauvignon Blanc ($13)
A well-crafted sauvignon blanc, bright and complex. Aromas of grapefruit and jalapeño. Flavors of pear, mango and Meyer lemon. Good mouth-feel. Spicy finish.
2005 Kick Ranch, Sonoma County - Sauvignon Blanc ($19)
Earthy aromas, with notes of green bean and sweet caramel. Medium complexity. Slightly bitter. Medium-bodied.
2005 North Coast - Sauvignon Blanc ($15)
Floral aromas and rich fruit flavors. Notes of Golden Delicious apple, peach, melon and toast. Nice finish.
2005 Marlborough - Sauvignon Blanc ($15)
A sauvignon blanc with a nice approach. Aromas and flavors of grapefruit, gooseberry, jalapeño, herbs and peppers.
2005 Magnolia Lane, Sonoma Valley - Sauvignon Blanc ($16)
Viognier-like. Floral, with vibrant fruit flavors. Notes of lemon, apricot, honey and ripe pear. Complex. Full-bodied.
2005 Russian River Valley - Sauvignon Blanc ($27)
Chardonnay-like, with a big, rich mouth-feel. Notes of green plum, crisp apple, mineral and light toast. A bit sweet.
2005 Charlotte's Home, Sonoma County - Sauvignon Blanc ($14)
An elegant, delicate style of sauvignon blanc. Aromas and flavors of peach, fresh grapefruit and light herbs.
2005 Sonoma County - Sauvignon Blanc ($14)
A lovely, complex sauvignon blanc. Aromas and flavors of melon, pear and peach. An appealing undercurrent of spice.
2005 Miller Ranch, Napa Valley - Sauvignon Blanc ($18)
Refreshing. Appealing aromas of honeysuckle and jasmine. Bright flavors of tangerine and lime. Slightly sweet.
2005 St. Helena - Sauvignon Blanc ($32)
A good sauvignon blanc. Aromas and flavors of lemongrass and grapefruit. Notes of caramel, toast and mineral.
2005 Mendocino - Sauvignon Blanc ($17)
A tasty sauvignon blanc. Lightly grassy, with notes of gooseberry, green herbs and honey. A crisp, dry finish.
TASTING PANEL: Larry Van Aalst, sommelier of Equus; Tom Simoneau, KSRO's "Wine Guy;" and Press Democrat wine columnist Peg Melnik.
CRITERIA: The panel samples eight to 12 wines a week in a blind tasting. Wine of the Week is based on quality, value and availability and is not necessarily the top wine of the tasting. Price is suggested retail; actual price is often lower.You can reach Staff Writer Peg Melnik at 521-5310 or e-mail pmelnik@pressdemocrat.com