With a hint of oak, this racy Sauvignon Blanc has a strong hint of ammonia riding on top of the citrus, gooseberry, mineral and flower aromas and flavors. Could be a little riper, but it’s bone dry and crisp in acidity. ——S.H.(10/1/2011)—— 84

A very beautiful Sauvignon Blanc, without any disagreeable green notes, although it does carefully tread the line. Shows the Arroyo Seco’s crisp acidity, with tart, savory flavors of gooseberries, Meyer lemons and minerals. The addition of some Semillon seems to add fat to the bones. A great restaurant wine. ——S.H.(5/1/2011)—— 91

This is Bernardus’s top Sauvignon Blanc bottling. It shows the rich lemongrass, pineapple, fig, guava and mineral flavors and crisp acidity this vineyard offers, without any oak influences. With its crisp acidity and clean, scoury finish, it’s a beautifully dry, versatile white wine.——S.H.(11/1/2009)—— 91

Tons of cat-pee aromas pour forth from this dry, acidic Sauvignon Blanc, so if that’s not your thing, don’t buy it. For you others, there are richer notes of pineapple, fig and honeydew. ——S.H.(12/1/2006)—— 84