The lovely-scented 2006 Sauvignon Blanc Miller Ranch exhibits loads of fig, melon, and honeyed grapefruit, followed by a dry, crisp finish. Enjoy it over the next year. Silverado Vineyards’ previous over-zealous acidification program looks to be past history as recent cuvees are more naturally made with better textures as well as more expressive aromatics. Tel. (707) 257-1770; Fax (707) 257-1538

Not much going on in this flat, candy-sweet wine. It tastes like the liquid in canned peaches and pineapples.——S.H.(12/31/2007)—— 82