The 2001 Broken Fishplate Sauvignon Blanc is a fruit-driven white, possessing copious quantities of melony fruit, good acidity, light to medium body, and a pure, refreshing, aromatic style. Enjoy it over the next year. Importer: Rob McDonald, Old Bridge Cellars, Napa, CA; tel. (707) 258-9552

The nose here is flat as a board, offering next to nothing. Simple green apple and underripe pear flavors fail to rescue the wine, while a finish lacking definition and length seals its fate. For a producer that largely succeeds with Shiraz, the cute name of this wine is unfortunately the best thing that it has to offer.——W.E.(8/1/2002)—— 82