The 2009 Sauvignon Blanc gives a good intensity of fresh grass and citrus aromas plus some green apple and grapefruit. With a medium body, moderate concentration of youthful flavors, crisp acidity and a medium to long finish, it is drinking perfectly now. Cooralook is a range of well priced wines developed by Yabby Lake Winery, which has branched out from Mornington Peninsula to produce regionally expressive wines from the Strathbogie Ranges and Heathcote. Adeptly forged by winemaker Tom Carson, formerly of Yering Station, these wines offer very good value.Importer: Yabby Lake Vineyard Inc., Lafayette, CA; tel. (925) 962-9229

This wine will take Sauvignon Blanc aficionados by surprise, with its offbeat collection of aromas, including cotton candy, confectioner’s sugar and toffee. A lovely note of ginger graces the palate while the short finish offers up some candied lemon peel. Try with an Asian noodle dish but don’t keep it past 2010.——W.E.(12/31/2009)—— 83

The 2005 Sauvignon Blanc Strathbogie Range exhibits fig, melon, and tropical fruit characteristics in a medium-bodied, exuberant, fruity style. Drink this tasty Sauvignon over the next year. Importer: Conquest Beverage Group, Kingwood, TX; tel. (877) 786-8495