Past Issues: Bargain Wine, feb/mar 2006:
California Sauvignon Blanc for Spring

In this regular feature, we spotlight those wines that offer great bang for the buck -- under $15 bucks, to be exact. Here you'll find our everyday wines, house pours, and occasionally a great new find. Have a favorite Bargain Wine? Tell us about it at editor@wineskinny.com! 

Spring officially begins in late March, and we're looking forward to it! The tender baby vegetables that show up at the market… New blossoms opening in the garden… Fresh herbs and lighter flavors at the table… All are welcome after the heavy cold days of winter.

To celebrate, we're offering a few Bargain buys on California Sauvignon Blanc. Stock up now on a few of these light whites that will help you transition to Spring in affordable style!

Beaulieu Vineyard 2004 Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley ($13). All soft and melon driven, with pretty pear and delicate white pepper flavors that linger nicely. Ready to drink now.

Canyon Road 2004 Sauvignon Blanc California ($8). Nothing overly complex here, but still appealing for its juicy apple, peach and citrus flavors that linger on the easy finish. Ready to drink now.

Dynamite 2004 Sauvignon Blanc Lake County ($11). All refreshing citrus and juicy melon, with a focused, clean finish. Easy to like! Ready to drink now.

Markham 2004 Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley ($14). Freshly cut flowers and herbs perfume soft peach and melon fruit, ending with a refreshing burst of citrus. Ready to drink now.

Moon Mountain 2004 Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County ($13). Smoky lime oil aromas introduce tropical fruit flavors, vanilla and toasty oak. More of a "fume" in style. Ready to drink now.

Meridian 2004 Sauvignon Blanc Central Coast ($10). Freshly mown grass aromas mingle with grapefruit, melon and crisp apple flavors. A heck of a deal. Ready to drink now.

Simi 2004 Sauvignon Blanc Sonoma County ($15). Pretty orange and lemon zest aromas introduce juicy melon, fig and citrus flavors that linger on the mouthwatering finish. Ready to drink now.

Robert Hall 2005 Sauvignon Blanc Paso Robles ($14). Nice complexity at the price point, with smooth apple and tropical citrus fruit laced with vanilla and toasty oak accents. Ready to drink now.

Check out previous Bargain Wines selections!
This now-fabulously-named column used to be called Easy To Find One Figure Wines, for reasons that we cannot currently remember but were surely enthusiastic about at the time. Anyhoo, check out our Past Issue Index for more great value-priced wine selections!