This is an excellent vintage in Washington, and Bob Bertheau has made a soft, smooth, well-crafted Sauvignon Blanc. Just a bit more than one-third was barrel fermented, and the blend is 100% varietal. It’s a fruity, polished effort with citrusy highlights, but I’d love to see the winemaker veer a bit more towards a Washington State-style that includes some sweet grassiness in the finish.——P.G.(8/1/2007)—— 88