Montes Spring Harvest Sauvignon Blanc Leyda Valley 2016
Very pale straw color with perfect clarity. The nose is crisp and vibrant offering classic Sauvignon Blanc aromatics like green grass, lime zest, citrus juice, and green apple, with hints of orange zest and apricot stones. The palate is in full agreement with the nose offering a vibrant fruit core with the fruit carrying more weight than expected with bright citrus on the edges keeping fresh. Medium to light-bodied with lean fruit notes and bright acidity that keeps it ideally balanced. Made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc. $16 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Giesen Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2014
Brilliant, pale straw color. The nose is fresh, vibrant, and complex with scents of kumquat, lime, green apple, and kiwi rising from the glass. The palate echoes the nose delivering a rich, multilayered fruit core with bright acidity in support that finishes strong with subtle green apple skin notes. Medium-bodied with perfect balance thanks to a generous dose of bright acidity. $20 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Be Bordo Le Crisp White Bordeaux 2014
Brilliant, pale straw color. The nose is very clean and appealing with scents of crisp green apple, fresh grass, citrus, and white peach. The palate is in full agreement with the nose delivering a vibrant fruit-focused core with delicate accents of citrus, mineral, and fresh green herbs. Medium-bodied with ultra-fresh, bright acidity keeping this wine perfectly balanced. $11.99 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
13 Celsius Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2015
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, pale straw color. The aromatics are ultra fresh and clean offering a clever marriage of citrus zest, grapefruit pulp, and vibrant tropical fruits with wild herbs, mineral, and orange peel. The palate faithfully follows the nose delivering a bright, citrus focus with layers of grass, herbs, and silky tropical fruits that become more generous as the wine slightly warms. Medium-bodied with perfect balance with subtle lingering citrus notes. Made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc. $17 – 4 Stars – 91 points
nuvino Sauvignon Blanc Valle Central 2013
Bright green/gold color. The nose is subtle offering scents of hay, green apple, stewed orchard fruit, and citrus. The palate echoes the nose with a tart, semi-oxidized fruit core flanked by green herbs, pomello, and lemon zest. Medium-bodied with bright acidity and moderate grassy notes. Made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc. The wine is simply flat lacking the bright and nimble flavors typically found in Sauvignon Blanc. $2.99 – 2 Stars – 78 points
Mud House Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2014
Very, very pale straw color. The nose offers a complex melange of citrus juice and zest with red grapefruit in the lead supported by notes of green grass, English cucumbers, and star fruit. The palate confirms the nose delivering a lush but sprite fruit-driven core with beautiful waves of semi-tart citrus nd hints of green herbs. This is an ultra refreshing wine with great balance and incredible depth. Made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc. $16.99 – 4.5 Stars – 94 points
Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc California 2013
Pale straw color. The nose is fresh and vibrant with scents of citrus with supporting tropical fruit notes and hints of green herbs, and fresh-cut green grass. The palate echoes the nose delivering a bright and freshing fruit centered core with accents of mineral, fresh green herbs, and green apple skins. It's a fresh and zesty wine with great balance and a clean finish. $13 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Bogle Sauvignon Blanc California 2013
Very pale straw color with perfect clarity. The nose is fresh and vibrant offering classic Sauvignon Blanc aromatics like green grass, lime zest, citrus juice, and green apple, with hints of kiwi. The palate is in full agreement with the nose offering a sprite fruit core with enough fleshy fruit to offer a modest weight with accents of green apple skins and mineral. Fresh and crisp would sum up this wine as it's ideally balanced with a generous dose of acidity. Made with 100% Sauvignon Blanc. $10 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Cornerstone Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2011
Brilliant pale straw color. The nose is quite guarded at first, packing a good bit of intensity but not wanting to show us its many layers. Time in the glass and a bit of warming up reveal green grass, gooseberry, red grapefruit, mountain flowers, pomelo, and star fruit with accents of mineral, and citrus zest. The palate fully delivers the promise of the nose delivering a full yet vibrant core with crisp acidity in support. A powerhouse Sauvignon Blanc with finesse. Be sure to let this breathe for 30 minutes or you will miss all of this wine’s most precious secrets. Enjoy now or cellar for five years. $30 – 5 Stars – 97 points
Bodega Garzon Sauvignon Blanc Garzon 2013
Very pale straw color. The aromatics offer bright and lively scents of greens leaves, grapefruit, lemon zest, and tart tea berries. The palate is in full agreement delivering a rush of tart citrus driven fruit with a healthy dose of grapefruit pith and Key lime. This is vibrant aperitif wine begging for chilled shellfish, baba ghanouj, or farm cheese. $16.99 – 3 Stars – 85 points
