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www.beveragedynamics.com March/April 2015 • Beverage Dynamics 77 SAUVIGNON BLANC • WINE SELECTIONS (91) Hall Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc (California). A luscious wine with fl avors of peach, grapefruit and a touch of vanilla with a hint of pepper on the fi nish. ($25) (91) 2014 Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand). Classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Gooseberries and red grapefruit dominate the nose. Full bodied and smooth. Good acidity and balance. Rich, viscous mouth-feel. ($30) (91) 2013 Sonoma-Loeb Sauvignon Blanc (California). Produced under the Chappellet label. Clean, crisp and elegant in a lighter, softer style. Citrus notes dominate and there is a subtle peach undertone. ($32) (91) 2014 Rutherford Ranch Sauvignon (California). Just released 100% Sauvignon Blanc with stainless steel aging. Beautiful aromas of grapefruit, lemon and watermelon. Medium-bodied with crisp acidity. ($22) (91) 8 Rios Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2014 (Chile). Fresh and fruit forward, the 8 Rios Reserva is crafted by award-winning winemaker Rafael Urrejola. Sourced from vineyards in Leyda, this Sauvignon Blanc has pronounced notes of grapefruit, lime and tropical fruit, which meet a textured palate and vibrant acidity on the fi nish. ($15) (91) Martin Ray Sauvignon Blanc 2014 (California). Even keeled and dry while still possessing an abundance of tart fruit; sports fl avors of pear, grapefruit and ginger that all weave together in the crisp, palate-cleansing fi nish. ($20) (91) Spier Sauvignon Blanc Private Collection 2014 (South Africa). A sweet perfume of tart orange, lime, and honeysuckle; on the palate an energetic acidity deposits citrus, tropical fruit, and toasted almond; the interwoven fl avors linger generously on the fi nish. ($25) (91) Spier Sauvignon Blanc Vintage 2014 (South Africa). Quite aromatic with fragrances of nectarine, white fl owers and straw; nuanced fl avors of lime and grapefruit ally with a crisp fi nish that is skillfully tinged with minerals. ($19) (91) Titus Sauvignon Blanc Napa 2014 (California). A bright, energetic Napa Sauvignon Blanc; pretty fl oral notes combine with grapefruit, lime and citrus; a penetrating crispness provides elegant balance on the impressively lengthy fi nish. ($25) (91) Brancott Estate, The Original Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013 (New Zealand). Pale straw in color with green highlights. Grapefruit and passion fruit taste with a crisp and refreshing fi nish. Good with Grilled oysters, white fi sh or Mediterranean dishes. ($13) (91) Grey Rock Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2014 (New Zealand). Charming aromas and fl avors of lemon, tart orange and gooseberries; this vibrant, layered Sauvignon Blanc is a joy to drink all the way through to its harmonious fi nish. ($26) (91) 2013 Hess Sauvignon Blanc (California). Across the board, a lovely and balanced wine. Pale gold in the glass, with green notes. The nose is a mix of citrus fruit and peel, with subtle stone fruit. Plenty of weight on the palate, the taste refl ects the aromas, and fi nishes balanced and satisfying. ($22) (91) 2014 Novas Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc (Chile). Pale gold in the glass, with green hints, the nose is driven by citrus and tropical fruits. The palate is clean and fresh, with citrus, tropical notes and a hint of spice. The fi nish is very well balanced. ($14) (90) 2014 Domaine Paul Buisse (France). From the Loire Valley, this is an elegant Sauvignon Blanc, with pale yellow notes in the glass. The nose and palate highlight the legance with tropical and stone fruit components. The fi nish is bright, balanced, and long. ($13) (90) 2013 Domaine Philippe Portier, Cuvee des Victoires Quincy (France). Delicate and subtle are the key descriptors here. The nose and plate are both dominated by notes of stone fruit and herbs, with a touch of tropical fruit. Clean and bright, this is well balanced, and exceptionally food friendly. ($20) (90) 2013 Wente Louis Mel Sauvignon Blanc (California). A brilliant pale straw in the glass, the nose is a wonderful combination of tropical, and citrus fruits, with a hint of yellow berry fruit. The palate refl ects this, with a touch of melon, and refreshing acidity. ($15) (90) 2013 Cape Point Sauvignon Blanc (South Africa). A brilliant pale gold in the glass, the nose is a heady mix of tropical and citrus fruits, with a hint of spice. There palate is clean, with good weight and texture. The citrus-driven fl avors linger and linger, on the long and balanced fi nish. ($25) Holiday Wine Cellar Escondido, CA Jim Kern Manager/Wine Buyer Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits Silvis, IL Kevin Miller Wine & Spirits Manager K&L Wine Merchants Redwood City, CA Bryan Brick, Sales Consultant Legal Sea Foods Boston, MA Sandy Block VP, Beverage Operations Liquor Barn Louisville, KY Michael Sorg, Wine Manager Liquor Boy St. Louis Park, MN Peter Herlofsky III Wine Manager Maggie Wine Consulting Poughkeepsie, NY Maggie Gephard President Mainstreet Wines & Spirits Countryside, IL Nancy J. Sabatini Dir. Wine Ed. & Sales Malloy's Finest Wine & Spirits Naperville, IL Bruce Jaroski Wine Director Mills Fine Wine & Spirits Annapolis, MD Peter Finkelstein Wine Consultant New Hampshire Liquor Commission Nicole Brassard Jordan Wine Marketing & Sales Specialist North Ridge Wine Ellicott City, MD Brad Boarman Owner Prime Wines & Spirits Kenmore, NY Rick McLeod Wine Manager Premium Wine & Spirits Williamsville, NY Dave Cleveland General Manager Prestige Wine & Spirits Orchard Park, NY Jeff Vignaux General Manager Spec's Wine, Spirits and Finer Foods Houston, TX Hermen Key VP, Retail Development The Liquor Store & Wine Loft Jackson Hole, WY Nate Mylott Manager/Buyer The Little Nell Aspen, CO Timothy Baldwin Director, Food and Bev. Total Wine & More Claymont, DE Cristina Pearce Senior Buyer Towne Spirits and Fine Wine/Elite Beverages Noblesville & Indianapolis, IN Arnie Lewin Wine & Spirits Director Trig's Cellar 70 Minocqua, WI Dennis J. Kohl Beverage Consultant Vino 100 Michael A. Schaefer, CWE Dir., Business Development Willowbrook Spirit Shoppe Cromwell, CT Christopher Cambareri Owner The Wine Seller Ridgewood, NJ Don Carter Owner/Sommelier Yankee Discount Liquor East Haven, CT Deepak Pattani, Owner Yankee Wine Newtown, CT Steve Small General Manager