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"Chavignol" Sancerre. ($27.95/bot). Enjoy this expressive beauty by itself or with the classic pairing: fresh goat cheese. NEW ZEALAND New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is incredibly accessible, characterized by tropical flavors of passion fruit and kiwi and backed by minerality and fine structure. Long, warm days followed by cool nights allow these grapes to show riper fruit expression while still retaining the classic lemon- lime core. Try the 2017 Auntsville's "Single Vineyard" Sauvignon Blanc ($21.95/bot). CALIFORNIA While Sauvignon Blanc is often aged in stainless steel to retain the vibrancy and acidity of the fruit, a bit of barrel-aging can impart beautiful creaminess to the wine. A divine expression of California Sauvignon Blanc? The 2017 Hourglass "Estate" Sauvignon Blanc ($37.95/bot). Located in Napa Valley, it is one of the most mouthwatering sensations we've ever experienced. Unfiltered, it has a great chalky texture to complement the elements of lemon-lime, grapefruit rind, white peach and almond. Pairing? Try potato gnocchi drizzled with browned sage butter. Of course, the only way to really know which style appeals to you most is to try them all. SANCERRE We cannot tell you how many customers are shocked to learn that their favorite summer white, Sancerre, is actually Sauvignon Blanc! Sancerre is a region located in France's Loire Valley. The only white grape permitted in Sancerre is Sauvignon Blanc and it is the chalky soil of this region that produces one of the more elegant expressions of Sauvignon Blanc, with softer notes of fresh-cut grass, herbs, lemon and lime. And, if you can, seek out Sancerre from Chavignol, a sub-region of Sancerre, that is often referred to as Sancerre's Grand Cru. Looking for a classic Chavignol Sancerre? Try the 2017 Domaine Bailly-Reverdy e vineyards of Sancerre in the Loire Valley of France. 2 0 1 - 7 4 6 - 9 9 9 6 M O N T V A L E . C Y C L E B A R . C O M

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