Starmont Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2023

93 Points (Best Buy), Wine Enthusiast

The aromatics on this Sauvignon Blanc are simply off the charts – it practically leaps from the glass and grabs you. You’ll get those bright, vibrant notes of kiwi and grapefruit that New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc lovers crave, but with a distinctly California soul. The Wine Enthusiast review nails it, noting “White nectarine, pear, vanilla cream, and notes of white florals on the nose” followed by “kiwi, melon, White grapefruit peel, layered with dried marjoram, mineral, acidity, and a mouth-watering finish.”

I think the combination of balance and energy is what really sold me here – there’s all that juicy tropical fruit you want, but with a vibrant natural acidity and a subtle mineral backbone that keeps everything fresh and focused. This is exactly the kind of white I want on my table as we head into summer entertaining season – versatile enough for everything from seafood to spicy dishes to simple porch sipping.