4 | Wine | Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County

"Ferrari-Carano’s 2012 Fumé Blanc has aromas of orange blossom, quince, white peach, Meyer lemon and mango complemented by flavors of pineapple, pear and guava. This wine has bright acidity and crisp freshness from the cool, stainless steel tank fermentation, while the subtle oak character from barrel aging adds, body, complexity and depth."

"Light, crisp, and highly aromatic, the warmer climate Alexander Valley fruit gives this wine ripe peach, tangerine, and pineapple character, while the ocean cooled Russian River Valley fruit offers citrus, lemon grass, and slightly herbaceous qualities."

"Meyer lemon, kaffir lime, citrus, and grassy characters arise from the glass. The palate repeats many of the aromatic themes making the wine fresh and vibrant. Classic underlying minerality provides a seamless core of acidity and backbone that are hallmarks of our Fumé Blanc. A delicious wine from start to finish, this is a near perfect pairing with fresh oysters."

"Equal parts delicious and intriguing, with spicy, smoky and floral notes. Meyer lemon, apricot and nectarine flavors end with a juicy, spicy finish, with touches of spice box and crushed rock."

"Aromas of guava and pear compote that take the tropical fruit experience to new heights. Viscous in the mouth, our 2011 Sauvignon Blanc is at once luxuriously rich and delightfully crisp – a memorable combination."

"Intense varietal aromas of lemongrass, melon and cilantro combine with flavors of grapefruit and pineapple culminating with a crisp finish."

"Translucent, pale straw. An intensely perfumed fresh bouquet of lime, bright pink grapefruit and lemon thyme combined with notes of green melon, pear and papaya. Emulating the nose, the palate of bright grapefruit and lime flavor carries a hint of lemon verbena, basil and white peach accompanied by a vibrant mouth feel resulting in a medium bodied, fresh food-friendly wine."

"Elegant and complex, the 2011 Sauvignon Blanc has an unbelievably inviting bright acidity which matches well with its crisp minerality. On the nose, be ready for citrus and fresh cut grass- reminiscent of a lazy summer afternoon. Alluring apricot and apple flavors coat the palate, while subtle citrus and delicious minerality stream along the sides of the tongue; its seamless flavors carry through to the finish."