Tasting Room
Sauvignon BlancWINE OF THE WEEK
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2006 Reserve, Napa Valley - Sauvignon Blanc ($14)
A grassy sauvignon blanc, complex and balanced. Floral aromas, with flavors of grapefruit, quince, melon and pear. Medium-bodied. Crisp and clean.
2006 Lake & Mendocino Counties, Mendocino - Sauvignon Blanc ($13)
A tart, herbaceous sauvignon blanc. Spicy, with aromas and flavors of grapefruit, quince and asparagus.
2005 California - Sauvignon Blanc ($12)
Racy, ripe and showy. Sauvignon blanc on steroids. Exotic, with notes of jalapeño and gooseberry. Medium complexity.
2006 Valley Oaks, California - Sauvignon Blanc ($9)
A bright sauvignon blanc, rich and showy. Aromas and flavors of pear and grapefruit. Soft and easy.
2006 Napa Valley - Sauvignon Blanc ($16)
A ripe, grassy sauvignon blanc with spicy, mango flavors. Herbaceous. Medium complexity. Crisp and clean.
2006 Carol's Vineyard, Napa Valley - Sauvignon Blanc ($24)
An earthy sauvignon blanc with aromas and flavors of spicy melon. A warm region style. Medium complexity.
2006 Magnolia Lane, Sonoma Valley - Sauvignon Blanc ($16)
A complex, full-bodied sauvignon blanc with crisp acidity. Citrusy, with notes of honeysuckle and lime pith.
2006 Russian River Valley - Sauvignon Blanc ($26)
A fruit-forward sauvignon blanc. Notes of geranium, melon, licorice and jalapeño. Crisp and refreshing. Light-bodied..
2006 Dry Creek Valley - Sauvignon Blanc ($18)
A citrusy sauvignon blanc with notes of grass. lime, melon and mineral. Drying tannins. Slightly herbaceous.
2005 Napa Valley - Sauvignon Blanc ($10)
A subdued sauvignon blanc, with flavors of melons and pear. Medium-bodied, with tart citrus and lime. Creamy.
TASTING PANEL: Mike Lee, vintner of Montecillo Vineyards; Tom Simoneau, KSRO's "Wine Guy"; Larry Van Aalst, sommelier of Equus; 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