Don’t Miss This Dozen
By Karen MacNeil
May 29, 2026
I wish there had been a “Judgment of Paris” for Sauvignon Blanc. That legendary blind tasting in 1976 (this month marks the 50th Anniversary) focused on Chardonnay and Cabernet from Burgundy, Bordeaux, and California.
But in Napa and Sonoma today, the varietal that is generating the most excitement is Sauvignon Blanc. The sheer deliciousness of these wines is off-the-charts. The era of simple, unfussy, vegetal California Sauvignons is long over. And in its place is The following content is accessible for members only, please sign in.
