Clif Family Winery Rte Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Oak Knoll District 2023
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, light green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of grass, red grapefruit, citrus zest, and fresh herbs with supporting notes of star fruit, green tea, and kiwi. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of red grapefruit, lemongrass, quince, and wet stones. The finish is crisp. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $30 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Dry Creek Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Dry Creek Valley 2023
Brilliant, light straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red grapefruit, honeysuckle, and guava with supporting notes of green tea, pineapple, citrus zest, and fresh herbs. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard and tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of green melon, white peach, mineral, and kumquat. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $25 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Padigan Ranch Sauvignon Blanc Rogue Valley 2022
Brilliant, light pale straw color. The aromatics are moderately intense, offering scents of honey dew melon and hay with supporting notes of persimmon, lime zest, and salt. The palate echoes the nose delivering an orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of grapefruit, citrus zest, green tea, and mineral. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $20 – 4 Stars – 90 points
Padigan Sauvignon Blanc Rogue Valley 2022
See the Full BevX Featured Review & Beverage of the WeekBrilliant, light pale straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red grapefruit and hay with supporting notes of persimmon, lemon grass, and salt. The palate confirms the nose delivering a tropical fruits-driven core with flavors of passion fruit, citrus zest, meringue, and slate. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and ideally balanced with a creamy yet vibrant texture. $26 – 4 Stars – 93 points
Rabble Wine Sauvignon Blanc Central Coast 2022
Brilliant, medium pale straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red grapefruit and lemon grass with supporting notes of green melon, honeysuckle, green tea, and tropical fruit. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of grapefruit, quince, mineral, and citrus zest. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and ideally balanced with a vibrant yet supple texture. $18 – 4 Stars – 92 points
Ritual Organic Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley 2019
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red grapefruit, spring flowers, and lime with supporting notes of straw, mineral, and persimmon. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, citrus zest, and passion fruit. The finish is long and lingering with refreshing citrus accents. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 93 points
H - Vintage Longbottom Sauvignon Blanc Adelaide Hills 2021
Brilliant, light straw color. The aromatics are intense, offering scents of red grapefruit and lime with supporting notes of green tea, pineapple, and wild flowers. The palate confirms the nose delivering a citrus-driven core with flavors of green apple, lemon, quince, and bees wax. The finish is tart. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $29.99 – 3.5 Stars – 88 points
Red Hills Cellars Sauvignon Blanc Rogue Valley 2020
Brilliant, light green/gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of lemon curd and grapefruit with supporting notes of lime, slate, and honeysuckle. The palate echoes the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of white peach, lemon grass, and kiwi. The finish is crisp. Medium-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $25 – 4 Stars – 93 points
EQ Costal Sauvignon Blanc Casablanca Valley 2020
Brilliant, light gold color. The aromatics are very intense offering scents of red grapefruit and spring flowers with supporting notes of kiwi, honey, and wet stones. The palate echoes the nose delivering a tropical and citrus fruits-driven core with flavors of tropical fruit, citrus zest, and kumquat. The finish is crisp with bright citrus accents. Medium to full-bodied and perfectly balanced with a vibrant texture. $19.99 – 4 Stars – 91 points
Dixie & Bass Sauvignon Blanc Horse Heaven Hills 2019
Brilliant, pale gold color. The nose is moderately intense offering scents of grapefruit and grass with supporting notes of citrus zest, fresh herbs, mineral, and tomato leaf. The palate confirms the nose delivering a ripe orchard fruits-driven core with flavors of green melon, lemon grass, and quince. The finish is long and lingering. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced with a vibrant texture. $18 – 3.5 Stars – 89 points
