TASCANTE
"Buonora” Etna Bianco 2017
(Sicily, Italy) $20
A spicy, creamy, fresh white from Sicily that is just plain satisfying. Hints of bitter orange.
89 points KM
Available at Vivino.com
AMALAYA
Torrontés-Riesling Blend 2018
(Salta, Argentina) $11
From 5900 feet above sea level comes this aromatic, fruity, dry torrontés blend. Extremely concentrated and intense and just $11!
88 points KM
Available at Vivino.com
CUVAISON
“Méthode Béton” Sauvignon Blanc 2017
(Carneros, Napa Valley, California) $18
“Béton” means “concrete” in French, and this Cuvaison delivers a wonderful minerally aroma and flavor which always reminds me of cotton sheets on a clothesline.
88 points KM
Available at Vivino.com
CONDADO DE HAZA
“Crianza” Tempranillo 2015
(Ribera del Duero, Spain) $18
With its earthy, licoricey aroma, this darkly-flavored wine is almost sinisterly minerally on the palate. Get ready to be transported.
91 points KM
Available at Vivino.com
KORI
“Griva Vineyard” Sauvignon Blanc 2018
(Santa Lucia Highlands, California) $24
A delicious sauvignon blanc with pure flavors and notes of fresh pears.
89 points KM
Available at Kori Wines
PRATELLO
“Catulliano” Lugana 2017
(Lugana, Lombardy, Italy) $18
Made from very rare indigenous turbina grapes, this white is fascinating and refreshing with lively gingery and limey flavors. An absolutely wonderful summer white and a great change of pace from the usual subjects.
90 points KM
Available at Vivino.com
CAPE MENTELLE
Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon Blend 2017
(Margaret River, Western Australia) $12
Minerally and very crisp with a slight nuttiness. Definitely a wine for high-acid lovers. Electric.
89 points KM
Available at Vivino.com
TEMPUS TWO
Sauvignon Blanc 2017
(South Australia, Australia) $15
Taut and tart. Crackling-fresh and minerally, making this perfect for a hot summer’s day.
87 points KM
Available at Vivino.com
CHALK HILL
Estate Bottled Sauvignon Blanc 2016
(Chalk Hill, Sonoma, California) $22
Fascinating green chalk character. A sense of peaches on a bed of fresh-cut hay. Vivid and fun.
88 points KM
Available at Vivino.com
FARM TO TABLE
Sauvignon Blanc 2018
(Victoria, Australia) $19
A fresh, salty briny sauvignon blanc with a tropical starfruit character. Gentle lime pith nuance.
89 points KM
Available at Vivino.com
