I included Adam Tolmach’s 2005 Sauvignon Blanc Westerly since it is one of the finest made in California. Gorgeous aromas of orange blossoms, lemon custard, and honeysuckle emerge from this expressive white. Barrel-fermented, aged in neutral wood, and made from naturally low yields, it possesses excellent concentration for a Sauvignon, crisp acidity, and terrific minerality as well as length. Enjoy this stunner over the next 2-3 years. Tel. (805) 649-1674

One of the greatest California Sauvignon Blancs I have tasted over the last decade is Ojai’s 2004 Sauvignon Blanc Westerly Vineyard, a wonderfully crisp, melony, fig, and honey-filled offering. With striking minerality, bracing acidity, medium to full body, and loads of freshness and flavor, this terrific Sauvignon admirably demonstrates the potential for this largely ignored varietal in Santa Barbara County. Enjoy it over the next 2-3 years. Tel. (805) 649-1674