Seaglass, Santa Barbara County (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2016

I’ve always liked Santa Barbara area Sauvignon Blanc.  It tends toward the center of the wide spectrum of possible aroma and flavor profiles of the variety, and usually ends up a bit more complex than its toward-the-fringe competitors.  This shows lots of character — lemon, lime, granite, melon, faint grass and a touch of grapefruit, nicely balanced with one another.  Easy to find, easy to like.  A Platinum award winner at the 2017 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.