This is a sugary Sauvignon Blanc. It tastes like a sweetened pineapple, orange and peach fruit juice drink. ——S.H.(12/31/2011)—— 82

Easily as good as the richly dramatic 2008. Galante is proving itself a serious player in the Sauvignon Blanc sweepstakes. Oak-aged, the wine is wonderfully dry and crisp, with citrus, melon and fig flavors that are entirely ripe, and finish in a swirl of peppery spice. ——S.H.(10/1/2010)—— 92

This distinctive Sauvignon Blanc is from Carmel Valley, a little appellation tucked into the coastal mountains of Monterey County. It’s utterly dry and crisp, with citrus, Asian pears and spices, and an intriguing floral note suggesting lavender.——S.H.(11/1/2009)—— 92

From a warm appellation east of Monterey Bay, this is a pleasant white wine that has lots of dried grass, lime and gooseberry flavors. Acids are high and clean, making for a very clean mouthfeel.——S.H.(12/1/2003)—— 87