The 2010 Spinyback Sauvignon Blanc is profoundly scented of fresh cut herbs, pea pods and blanched asparagus with nuances of lemon juice and lime leaf. Very crisp in the medium bodied mouth, it gives a very good concentration of herbal flavors, finishing long and zesty. Drink it now to 2013. Importer: Hendry Premium Imports, Crystal Lake, IL

This wine features a unique combination of stone fruit, citrus and chili pepper, making it a treat to pair with piquant dishes like ceviche. It’s medium-bodied, but with plenty of freshness and zest on the finish.——J.C.(9/1/2010)—— 87

Taking its name from an indigenous lizard, this isn''t cut from the same pungent, tinned asparagus cloth of many of its peers. It''s struck with ashy minerality and crunchy, sugar snap pea notes, and while there''s plenty of fresh gooseberry too, it ties in nicely with the wine''s savoury facet.