Sauvignon Blanc

Brander 2010, Sauvignon Blanc, Mesa Verde Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley, California Wine, 750ml

Buttonwood 2010, Sauvignon Blanc, 'Zingy', Santa Ynez Valley, 750ml

If New Zealand and the Loire Valley met at a party, fell in love and got married, this wine might as well be the first born daughter. Delicate but assertive, this wine has style, class and is quickly developing a huge following. Think of it as all you love in a nice Sauvignon Blanc. It has plenty of acidity, with lovely texture, juicy citrus, zest and hints of mineral; wet stone on the lengthy finish.

Aromas of pear, mango, clementine, melon, cantalope and lemon mingle with ginger, gentle herbs, wet stones and crushed seashells. On the palate, the wine is crisp and refreshing, with grapefruit, citrus, white peach, mango, fresh cut pineapple, floral notes and a sensation of liquid minerals which build with air. The wine is medium bodied, turning gently creamy on the long finish, which features a distinctive minerality and citrus-tinged acidity.