Winery:  "Pineapple, lemons, and mellow limes up front in the nose, and bright acidity in the mouth, quite similar to white Graves, with a strong finish. Grapefruit and a crisp version of honeydew melon on the palate.  Optimal period for consumption - now through 2012."

A Meal Without Wine:  "This is a big, rich style (more than 15% alcohol) � you�ll never confuse this with a New Zealand Sauvignon or most California ones. It opens with a huge apple and floral nose. The tastes are smooth, rich, and integrated. This, to us, is a very French white Bordeaux style. It has a long, delayed finish. It could easily be confused with a lightly oaked Chardonnay."  Jun 2008

CBS Radio  In The Kitchen With Narsai David:  �Rich, rich, rich aromas of ripe tropical fruit continue right onto the palate. A really intriguing wine, very high acidity makes for a crisp tart wine and slightly softens the lush richness. Here�s a really serious food wine. More like a French white Bordeaux, this would be marvelous with very rich fish dishes like lobster or with grilled poultry.� Jun 2008

Wired For Wine:  This big, rich, crisp Sauvignon Blanc is fantastic with countless choices on the lighter side of meat and fish.  It is great with vegetables and herbs as well.  It shines at the beginning of a meal because it is the perfect vehicle to take while progressing from light to slightly heavier choices.  We suggest starting with a chilled glass and a French Bijou, a subtly tangy goat cheese which is irresistable.  Because the Mayacamas is so delicious with vegetables, it is a great partner for soups.  One of our favorites is a velvety, fresh carrot soup to start off a winter meal.  A simpler beginning to the meal would be a tossed salad with the vinaigrette of your choice.  Chicken is wonderful with the Mayacamas, so we might do stuffed, boneless chicken legs.  Another great choice with this Sauvignon Blanc is white fish or shellfish.  A surefire winner will always be a buttery shrimp scampi.  The clean crispness of the Mayacamas will counter the richness of the shrimp beautifully.  And finally, we love this Sauvignon Blanc with stone or tree fruit desserts.  For this meal, we think the final note should be a red and yellow plum compote.  Pour a glass and offer a simple vanilla or a wildflower honey ice cream on the side.  Heaven. 

Size:  750ml
Vintage:  2006
Varietal:  100% Sauvignon Blanc
Aging:  8 months in American oak
Alcohol:  15.3%
Region:  Mt. Veeder - Napa Valley
Production:  Limited