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From the grapes of California’s Russian River Valley, the 2005 Hanna Sauvignon Blanc opens with cool aromas of fresh citrus and melon. With flavors of gooseberries, mown grass and lemon, the wine is reminiscent of a classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.

Winery: Hanna Winery
Vintage: 2005
Type: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Sonoma County, California
Ratings: WINE & SPIRITS: 94 points
Price: $15.99

The Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is an ideal aperitif wine, made with Sauvignon Blanc grapes from two New Zealond vineyards. Pairs beautifully with pasta and seafood such as salmon or scallops. Enjoy now or cellar for up to 2 years.

Winery: Babich
Vintage: 2006
Type: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Ratings: WINE SPECTATOR: 90 points
Price: $14.99

Rated 85th in Wine Enthusiast’s Best Values of 2006, this New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc displays aromas of sweet melon, nectarine, light herbs and hints of bell pepper. At this price, you cannot afford not to have at least one bottle of this well-balanced wine in your cellar.

Winery: Brancott Vineyards
Vintage: 2005
Type: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Ratings: WINE ENTHUSIAST: 88 points
Price: $10.99

A fantastic effort, the ‘05 Kenwood Sauvignon Blanc offers fresh citrus flavors with a hint of melon; a lively body and lingering finish. This is the perfect wine to accompany spicy Asian cuisine.

Winery: Kenwood Vineyards
Vintage: 2005
Type: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Sonoma County, California
Ratings: CLUB BEV: 94 points, Gold Winner 2006 Orange County Fair Wine Competition
Price: $13.79

Classic Sauvignon characters, with tropical passion fruit, gooseberry and grapefruit flavors. A wine to drink now, or to keep up to five years with proper cellaring. This wine was ranked #40 on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2006. At this price, it’s a no-brainer!

Winery: Kim Crawford Wines, Ltd.
Vintage: 2006
Type: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Ratings: WINE SPECTATOR: 92 PTS
Price: $16.99

Racy and fine, the scintillating ‘05 Geyser Peak Sauvignon Blanc zings with excellent ripe citrus flavors; great with steamed mussels. Do you like mussels? Me neither, but the wine is seriously good.

Winery: Geyser Peak Winery
Vintage: 2005
Type: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: California, USA
Ratings: GOLD, BEST OF CLASS, 2006 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Price: $10.29