Winemaker and vintner Doug Margerum calls this delicious white wine his definitive Sauvignon Blanc because it’s a blend of the best vineyards that grow this classic variety. The grapes, from Vogelzang, Grassini, Purisima, and McGinley, all within the Santa Ynez Valley appellation, create a cuvée that offers classic aromas and flavors of grapefruit, lime, and kiwi. It’s a spectacular wine that’s well balanced and complementary with a wide variety of foods, from salads to main course vegetarian dishes. Only $18 retail, it’s available at the tasting room in Santa Ynez Valley and at margerumwinecompany.com.
This article appears in Sep 3-10, 2009.
