Sour and green, with minty, feline spray aromas and flavors. Despite some citrus notes, it’s pretty lean.——S.H.(9/1/2010)—— 82

This rather simple wine has citrus aromas and seems very sharp. What fruit there is runs along grapefruit and lemon lines.——S.H.(9/1/2000)—— 83

The exceptional 1991 Sauvignon Blanc reminds me of the white Graves made at Chateau Fieuzal. A big nose of toasty, smoky new oak, honeyed melon, and sweet figs is followed by a wine that is loaded with rich fruit, medium body, crisp acidity, and a long, opulent finish. It is a sensational Sauvignon.Virtually all of the 4,000+ cases of Rancho Sisquoc's wines are sold via a mailing list or directly from the winery, so subscribers are not likely to see much of this producer's wines on retailers' shelves. Such is the case with many of Santa Barbara's highest quality wineries. This vast ranch includes over 200 acres, but most of the grapes are sold to wineries such as Robert Mondavi, Foxen, and Gainey. Lamentably, readers will have to get on Rancho Sisquoc's mailing list in order to latch on to a few of these gems. Tel. (805) 934-4332