OUR FAVORITE SAUVIGNON BLANCS
October 2000

Under $15

1999 Sterling Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting Notes: This Sauvignon Blanc is a bright, pale straw color.� It has big bright and grassy aromas, with gooseberry, figs, and lemon grass accents.� It has rich, ripe luscious lemony fruit flavors, juicy honeydew melon notes, with a long seductive finish.
Our Notes: As with most sauvignon blancs, Sterling's is crisp and citrusy.� It is wonderful when it is well chilled on a warm day.� It goes very well with a nice leafy salad like a spinich salad.� Most noteable about Sterling is their vineyard, which is one of the most memorable in Napa.� It is gorgeous.� Sterling Sauvignon Blanc should be found between $10 and $14.

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Over $15

1999 Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting Notes: The aroma of the Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc is a medley of fruit.� Most noteably lemon, lime zest, melon, pear, orange blossom, mango and apricot blend, which blend beautifully with honey, minerals and green grass.� The wine is bright and well balanced with fruit and acidity that are followed by a long, rich, lingering finish.
Our Notes: You probably noticed that green grass has been a common theme in this months sauvignon blanc selections.� Maybe it's because I just mowed the lawn.� Actually, it's because many 1999 sauvignon blancs have green grass undertones.� It may not sound good, but it is.� You'll have to trust us.� It's very subtle, but it is perfect for a sauvignon blanc, and Duckhorn has proven it.� This is a wonderful sauvignon blanc that I would drink on its own just sitting on the deck on a nice autumn evening.� As with all sauvignon blancs, be sure to chill this wine well.� It can be found for right around $20.

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