Villa Wilhelma Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Israel

Dark gold in color.

Light on the nose with apples, pears, spices, light oak and vanilla.

Full bodied and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with ripe pears, peaches, apples, light oak, Indian spices, vanilla and black pepper.

Long finish with lemons and herbs.

This is a wonderful surprise. This Sauvignon Blanc from Israel is drinking beautifully now. Feels like an aged, new world Chardonnay.

Nicely balanced and rich, with nice complexity, and really tasty.

After 2 hours of airtime, the nose became much more interesting than the palate. Love these kind of wines.

Will be interesting to revisit it in 3 years.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$25.

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Patent Wines Yountville Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Napa Valley, California

Pale lemon in color with a golden hue.

Beautiful nose of citrus, tropical fruits, honey, limes, green apples, light grapefruits, white flowers, light minerals and very light gooseberries in the background.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity. Creamy and elegant.

Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, citrus, green apples, spices, herbs and seasalt.

Medium plus on the finish with tangy grapefruits.

This is a delicious Sauvignon Blanc from Yountville in Napa valley. Drinking so nicely now with nice complexity and an elegant mouthfeel.

Spicy, tangy and entertaining. Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

I had the 2021 vintage not too long ago, but this vintage is so much better.

A great sipping wine. I had it all by itself by the pool.

14.2% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$33.

Zwebner Estate Vineyard 24.19 Sémillon- Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Judean Mountains, Bethlehem

Pale lemon in color with a green hue.

Light to medium in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with mild complexity.

Showing limes, grapefruits, vegetables, earth, green apples, minerals, light honeysuckle and spices.

Medium finish with limes and herbs.

This is a nice white Bordeaux blend from Bethlehem. Crisp and refreshing. Tangy, spicy and interesting.

I’ve had a few vintages of this wine, and it is much better after a few years in the bottle. Would be interesting to revisit it in 2 years.

Good by itself and better with food.

A blend of 60% Sémillon and 40% Sauvignon Blanc. Aged for 4 months in (20% new) oak barrels. Kosher and not Mevushal.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$30.

Freedom Estate Winery Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2017, California

Lemon in color with a yellowish tint.

Strong nose of lemons, green and red apples, spices, minerals, white pepper, cooked Gooseberry juice and herbs.

Medium bodied and soft, with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with limes, lemons, green apples, grapefruits, melons, bitter herbs, spices, light earth and white pepper.

Long finish with bitter almonds and herbs.

This is a delicious Sauvignon Blanc From Napa Valley. A good quality wine that is still showing wonderfully.

The high alcohol is well integrated by now, and better after 20 minutes of airtime.

This 6 year old is still drinking nicely. Not in its peak, but it is much more interesting now. Loved the nose here.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$35.

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte Pessac Léognan Blanc 2015, Bordeaux, France

Light straw in color with a golden hue.

Beautiful nose of white flowers, light oak, spices, green and red apples, minerals, vegetables, honey, grapefruits and green tea.

Full bodied, creamy and smooth, with medium plus acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with lemons, citrus, green apples, grapefruits, bitter herbs, spices, light vegetables, minerals and black pepper.

Long spicy finish with almonds and spices.

This 7 year old is just gorgeous. Drinking beautifully out of the bottle, and better after 20 minutes of airtime.

Showing great balance with a smooth mouthfeel. Powerful, rich and elegant.

This 2015 vintage is showing lots of fruits, with a nice touch of earthiness.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Tasty by itself as a sipping wine. A great wine to share with friends and talk about.

Robert Parker 96 points.

I’ve had the 2014 a few years ago, and this is so much better.

A blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sémillon and 5% Sauvignon Gris. Aged in French oak barrels.

14% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$150.

Le Garenne Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Loire, France

Pale lemon in color with a light green hue.

On the nose green apples, grapefruits, spices, limes and minerals.

Medium bodied with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with grapefruits, limes, green apples, white pepper, herbs and light earth.

Tangy finish with limes and lemons.

This is a nice Sauvignon Blanc from Côtes de Gascogne in the Loire. Nicely balanced with nice acidity, and feels very New World in style.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Showing mild complexity.

Paired nicely with a nice pool day.

11% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$11.

Golan Heights Winery Yarden Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Israel

Very pale lemon in color with a yellow tint.

On the nose green apples, grapefruits, spices, light earth, minerals and light sea salt.

Medium-bodied with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, lemons, green apples, almonds, herbs and earth.

Medium plus in length on the finish with limes and almonds.

This is a very tasty Sauvignon Blanc from Northern Israel.

Showing mild complexity, nicely balanced and rich. Fruity and tangy.

Good by itself or with food. Easy drinking and good for parties too.

Aged in French oak barrels for 2 months. Kosher and not Mevushal.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$22.

William Fevre Saint Bris 2019, Burgundy, France

Pale lemon in color with a nice nose.

Light to medium in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry and fruity on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing lemons, yellow and green apples, grapefruits, spices, minerals, white pepper, limes, light earth and herbs.

This is an interesting wine from Burgundy. Never tried a Sauvignon Blanc from this region. Feels like a Chardonnay/ Sauvignon Blanc blend.

Easy drinking and spicy with a light creamy mouthfeel. Elegant and very pleasant.

Good by itself or with food.

Will pair nicely with seafood.

13% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$30.

Teperberg Winery Inspire Famitage 2019, Israel

This is a delicious white blend from Israel.

Light yellow in color.

Medium bodied with high acidity. Crisp and refreshing.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing limes, citrus, green apples, grapefruits, bitter herbs, spices, peaches and minerals.

Nice finish with tangy lemon juice and a light bitterness.

Tasty and easy drinking. Good by itself or with food. An Interesting wine made with a local grape called Dabuki.

This 3 year old is drinking beautifully now. I had it 6 months ago, and this time it is so much better. Time worked it’s magic. Would be interesting to try it again in a year or two.

A blend of 50% Dabuki, 30% Gewürztraminer and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. Kosher and not Mevushal.

12% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$26.

Zwebner Estate Vineyard Judean Mountains 24.19 2019, Bethlehem

Pale yellow in color with a golden tint.

Sweet nose of honeydew, citrus, lemons, honey, spices, apples, herbs, light earth and minerals.

Light to medium in body with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.

Very dry on the palate with green apples, limes, spices, light earth, herbs, light vegetables and white pepper.

Tangy finish with grapefruits and light almonds.

This is a very nice white Bordeaux blend from israel. Nicely balanced with nice complexity and a crisp mouthfeel.

This 3-year-old is drinking very nicely now and better than a year ago.

Peaking now, but would be interesting to try it again in a couple of years.

Feels like a Bordeaux white with a Vouvrey twist. Loved the nose here.

Good right out of the bottle and good by itself or with food.

A blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Fermented and aged separately in French oak barrels, on its lees. Kosher and not Mevushal.

13% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$30.