2006 Brander Cuvée Nicolas 91 points

Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez Valley, $25


Brander’s barrel-fermented, new oaky Sauvignon Blanc. You can taste the creaminess and smokiness imparted by the wood with hints of guava nectar, peach marmalade and grapefruit. With 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Semillon it marries nicely with the grape’s citrus and fig flavors and zippy acids, drink now only 401 cases produced