The more you play with Sauvignon Blanc the more interesting it can become – it strays away from the typical and moves into the potentially incredible. Now, this wine doesn’t hit the heights of incredible, but it certainly swings for the atypical and delicious. Barrel aged and fermented 11 months (all French) of which 30% was new oak. Aromas show lime zest and overly ripe orange; palate is spiced mandarin with a rich creamy mouthfeel that holds a little vanilla in its grasp – and holds your palate in a state of intrigue. Price: $32.00 – Rating: ****