Sauvignon Blanc

Redcliffe Winery 2005 (about $11): The Marlborough wine region of New Zealand is turning out some awfully nice stuff right now and here’s a good example of one of their Sauvignon Blancs to add to your tasting list.

This wine is packed with zingy flavors of grapefruit and gooseberry. And the finish provides a nice contrast, with a layer of herbaceousness that follows the citrus and provides the wine with a pleasant, savory quality.

Monkey Bay 2006 (about $9): Another nice Sauvignon Blanc that’s comparable to their past vintages. There’s some serious citrus and melon followed by the expected acidity that hits you in the face without overwhelming the fruit flavors. This is really an outstanding little wine for this price.

Try serving it with seafood, shellfish or enjoy it chilled all on it’s own. If you can’t travel to New Zealand, you can at least kick back with a glass of their wine and dream about it.