2009 Voss Vineyards Estate Sauvignon Blanc (California)
The Voss Sauvignon Blanc displays classic varietal aromas, flavor and texture. Aromas of lemon peel, grapefruit and pineapple combine with a hint of spice and mineral, leading to a delightful combination of intense and exotic fruit flavors across the palate. The wine shows a lovely fullness in the palate from the skin contact before pressing and the lingering finish is bright and crisp. vossvineyards.com
2010 Leyda Sauvignon Blanc Single Vineyard Garuma Vineyard (Leyda Valley, Chile)
Strong cool climate character, this Sauvignon shows the maritime influence of Leyda terroir with a nice minerality. Herbal aromas together with citric fruit such as grapefruit and lime, makes this Sauvignon not only an elegant wine but complex as well. In palate it has creamy texture, herbal notes, crisp acidity and a persistent and lingering juicy ending. www.leyda.cl Best Sauvignon Blanc and Best Value White – 8th Annual Wines of Chile Awards
2009 Indaba Sauvignon Blanc (South Africa)
Light and tangy, on the tart side, but polished and refined, offering Asian pear, grapefruit and lime peel flavors that don’t quit on the finish. Rated 90 Wine Spectator
2010 Wellies Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough (New Zealand)
The Wairau Valley in Marlborough is the region that made New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc famous. The Wellies bottling is incredibly approachable, with a nose full of gooseberries, fresh herbs, and melon. An incredibly fresh, dry white wine to suit any number of occasions. astorwines.com
2009 Mapema Sauvignon Blanc (Argentina)
Another fantastic easy-drinking white from Argentina, this Sauvignon Blanc is dry, fresh, floral, and free of any oak influence. astorwines.com
2009 Peju Sauvignon Blanc (California)
Picked in three stages of flavor development each adding a different component to the wine: Blending the three stages together allows us to create a wine from the same vineyard that has layered flavors and aromas. Pale straw yellow. Aromas of tropical fruit mixed with fresh citrus and passion fruit. Crisp vibrant tropical notes with hints of grapefruit balanced with bright acidity. winelistsummit.com