Sauvignon Blanc sales have been steadily increasing over the last decade, and I have to say that the style of California Sauvignon erBlanc seems to be improving. That last assertion is a subjective one, but I think that a racy, lightly- or non-wooded style is winning the day, and these days that seems to apply to event the most high-end examples, like this Spottswoode. $40 used to be very expensive for Sauvignon Blanc, but now there are some great wines in that $35 to $50 range. I'm stingy, but they're worth it. Ladera, St. Supery Dollarhide Ranch, Gamble Family Heart Block, Kelly Fleming and this one from Spottswoode are just a few of the terrific California Sauvignon's in that price range.
This lovely white is blends grapes from Napa County (36%) and Sonoma County (64%) for a straightfoward, racy, flavorful white with notes of grapefruit, passion fruit, fresh grass, clover, lime and white pepper. There's no oakiness to it, but the fruit is first rate and it shows in the depth of flavor and the length of the finish. This is just a great lesson in how not to screw up a wine. (93 Points)
- Tim Teichgraeber
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