The 2009 Sauvignon Blanc possesses lovely melon and tropical fruit notes in its intense as well as delicate, fragrant, medium-bodied personality. It admirably showcases the wonderful aromatics that all varietals seem to possess in the 2009 vintage. Composed of nearly all Sauvignon and a tiny dollop of Semillon, 93% was tank-fermented and 7% was barrel-fermented. Enjoy it over the next 1-2 years. Quality is slowly rising at Matanzas Creek since it was acquired by Jess Jackson a number of years ago. He has done an excellent job bringing in winemaker Marcia Monehan and returning this estate to its glory days of the early nineties.Tel. (800) 590-6464; Fax (707) 571-0156

A fine, bone-dry and minerally Sauvignon Blanc to enjoy with shellfish, grilled chicken or on its own as an appetizer. A touch of oak adds richness to the vibrant, acidic citrus fruit, lemongrass and green apple flavors. ——S.H.(3/1/2011)—— 90