Suave Sauvignon Blanc a Washington favorite

Mercer Estates 2013 Sauvignon Blanc, Yakima Valley, $13

Best Buy! Spring Creek Vineyard near Prosser, Wash., is a 330-acre Hogue family site that contributes to the Mercer program for Riesling and is spotlighted in this bottling of Sauvignon Blanc. The nose is focused on dusty Granny Smith apple, fresh mint and rosewater. On the pour, it’s racy and steely from start to finish with gooseberry, lime juice and wet stone, making for a dry and delicious drink that’s available in 46 states.

Rating: Excellent

Production: 1,982 cases

Alcohol: 13.3%

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