MAY 31, 2020 • WINE SPECTATOR 9591
Robert Mondavi Fumé Blanc Napa Valley
2018 $ 24 CALIFORNIA Lime sherbet, peach and
dried mango flavors are succulent and intense, with de-
tails of dried ginger, green tea, lemon zest and tangerine.
Powerful, refreshing and focused through the finish. Drink
now. 14,848 cases made.—M.W.91
Viña Santa Ema Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo
Valley Reserva 2018 $ 17 CHILE A minty aroma
accents the concentrated red fruit and spice flavors,
flanked by dried green herbal notes. Minerally midpalate,
with a crunchy, fresh-tasting finish. Drink now through- 25,000 cases imported.—K.M.
91
Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
2019 $ 17 NEW ZEALAND An intense and precise
mix of ruby grapefruit, Meyer lemon and lemongrass fla-
vors, with notes of poached pear, passion fruit and green
apple candy that linger on the finish. Drink now. 90,000
cases made, 20,000 cases imported.—M.W.90
Rodney Strong Chardonnay Chalk Hill
2017 $ 22 CALIFORNIA Well-spiced, featuring
concentrated lemon curd, apple tart and glazed pear
flavors. Custardy midpalate, with a finish that lingers with
minerally and buttery overtones. Drink now through 2024.
40,500 cases made.—K.M.Best Values
Wines with solid scores, modest prices and wide
distribution.90
Casas del Bosque Sauvignon Blanc
Casablanca Valley Reserva 2019 $ 13
CHILE Plush, with juicy energy to the ripe apple, pear and
gooseberry flavors. Creamy midpalate, leading to a finish
that lingers with dried green herbal notes. Drink now.
10,000 cases made, 4,000 cases imported.—K.M.90
Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
2019 $ 15 NEW ZEALAND Aromatic and distinc-
tive, with a thread of honeysuckle and litsea oil mingling
with Meyer lemon, peach and apricot flavors that are gen-
erous and intense through the finish, showing a touch of
savory sea salt. Drink now. 80,000 cases made, 30,000
cases imported.—M.W.90
Grove Mill Sauvignon Blanc Wairau Valley
2019 $ 14 NEW ZEALAND Whiffs of spice and
smoke add a savory accent to the core of pear, lemon and
tangerine flavors. Fresh, juicy acidity and a dash of hon-
eysuckle show on the finish. Drink now. 60,000 cases
made, 30,000 cases imported.—M.W.Spectator SelectionS: Smart Buys / Best Values92
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