As I mentioned before a good wine really depends on the appellation and the terroir. I recently purchased a Sauvignon Blanc from Monteray, California which is south of San Francisco. Not only are they the Language Capital of the World but, they also have some awesome appellations for grape growing.
The 2007 Sauvignon Blanc from Morgan Winery has a citrus/gooseberry taste, light in color and was very food friendly. Morgan adds the Semillon grape to their Sauvignon Blanc which adds richness and a bit of grass. What makes this wine so good is the fruit from the cooler Arroyo Seco appellation blended with the grapes from the warmer appellation of San Lucas. The winter was very dry and the spring was cold and wet. Which cause the vines to struggle and produce a low yield of very high quality grapes.
The wine is tank fermented to capture the bright fruit flavors and than transferred to Bordeaux barrels. The barrel time helps to develop the complexity and texture of the wine. The first whiff of this wine will remind you of green apples and citrus, you may even get a hint of floral with a bit of grass. But the oak from the barrels really offsets any powerful flavors. Great wine for chicken or pork. The price at Total Wine is $12.99 a bottle - so it doesn't break the bank!
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