The 2001 Sauvignon Blanc Magnolia Lane includes 10% Semillon and about 5% Viognier in the blend. There is no malolactic, but approximately 10% is barrel-fermented. It is a distinctive, light-bodied Sauvignon offering hints of spearmint, grapefruit, and citrus in a pungent, aromatic style. It requires consumption over the next year. While this easy to like, accessible effort lacks complexity, it is a faithful representation of its varietal character, and is meant to offer plenty of up-front fruit as well as pleasure. The wine was produced from 100% estate fruit from the Kunde family vineyards in Sonoma Valley. There has been considerable replanting of some of Kunde's major vineyards.Tel. (707) 833-5501; Fax (707) 833-2204

This wine has emerged in recent years to be one of the most savory Sauvignon Blancs at this nice price. ItOs very tart and lemony, with refreshing acidity. Totally dry, it finishes with a clean scour.——S.H.(9/1/2003)—— 86