Although the winery describes the oak on this wine as neutral, it seems to stick out. The flavors are dominated by buttered toast and vanilla honey. Then the lemons and limes kick in, with their undergirding of minerals. Gainey has good grapes, but needs to develop a better delineation between their regular and Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc.——S.H.(2/1/2010)—— 87

This bottling from veteran Gainey is one of the most dependable in California. The ’07 doesn’t disappoint, bringing back memories of the fabulous ’04 and ’05. Like them, it’s dry, rich and crisp in acidity, with a sourdough yeastiness, like Champagne, that heightens and brightens the lemon, lime, fig and spice flavors.——S.H.(2/1/2009)—— 93

Slightly sweet, with spearmint, fig, lime and vanilla oak flavors balanced with crisp acids, this Sauvignon Blanc comes from the winery’s estate vineyard in the warmer eastern valley. Very good, and would be even better if it finished drier.——S.H.(12/31/2007)—— 89