Provenance Vineyards-Sauvignon Blanc-Rutherford-Napa Valley-California-2009-$15.99-A nose of citrus and grass, yellow straw in color.   A medium bodied and smooth white, lemon zest, peach, pear, vanilla with good acidity, a very good value.                   WS-88                 WE-88                CR-90                       Good with seafood, chicken, salads.

A. Faustini Wines-Beach House No 34-Sauvignon Blanc-Rutherford-California-2008-$30.00-A nose of crisp spicy citrus, straw in color.  A smooth easy drinking white, lemon zest, grape fruit, minerals and a very long finish, has more weight than a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.  I was not a big fan of a Sauvignon Blanc, more of a Chardonnay fan for whites, but this was very enjoyable, seek it out.                  NR                   CR-91                     Good with cheeses, seafood, salads.

Provenance Vineyards-Sauvignon Blanc-Rutherford-Napa Valley-California-2008-$15.99-A nose of citrus and acidity, light yellow straw in color.    A medium bodied summer wine, good acidity, lemongrass, honey, melon and key lime, a nice finish.                 WS-91 (#56 Top 100 2009)          WE-88                  CR-90                  Good with seafood, chicken, salads.

Caldwell Vineyard-Varietal Collection-Cone 317-Sauvignon Blanc-Napa Valley-California-2009-$30.00-A nose of honey and citrus, bright straw in color.  A smooth medium bodied white, pear,  pineapple, mango with vanilla, a long finish, a delicious wine.            NR              CR-90                Good with seafood, cheese, salads.

Wente Vineyards-Louis Mel-Sauvignon Blanc-Livermore Valley-San Francisco Bay-California-2009-$10.99-A crisp nose of citrus, light yellow straw in color.  A medium bodied refreshing white, crisp citrus, pear, pineapple, good mouth feel and finish.  A very good value.              NR             CR-90              Good with seafood, cheeses, salads.