The excellent 2017 Sauvignon Blanc reveals notions of gooseberry, melon, herbs and citrus blossom, followed by a medium-bodied, bright palate with nice concentration and length, concluding with a racy, lingering finish.

Scented of ripe apples, gooseberries and lemon zest with a touch of chopped herbs, the 2016 Sauvignon Blanc is medium to full-bodied and features mouthfilling veggies and citrus fruit flavors with a racy backbone and good length.

The 2015 Sauvignon Blanc is green, grassy and racy, with lots of citrus fruit, medium-bodied richness and a quaffable style suited for near term drinking.

A delicious, grassy Sauvignon Blanc that dishes up plenty of stone fruits, lime peel and touch of spring flowers, the 2012 Sauvignon Blanc is medium-bodied, juicy and lively on the palate. I like the mid-palate here and it’s a solid white with some character. Drink it over the coming year or two. Drink now-2015. Tel. (805) 698-7318; www.rusackvineyards.com

Polished and pretty, a stainless steel-fermented wine with crisp flavors of citrus, green melon, fig, honeysuckle and minerals. Pleasant and appealing.——S.H.(11/1/2009)—— 87