The 2007 SBS is composed of 73% Sauvignon Blanc and 27% Semillon. There was no malolactic fermentation. The excellent perfume reveals notes of minerals, citrus, melon, lime, apple, and a hint of tropical fruits. Crisp and lively, the wine has excellent acidity and a lengthy finish. The Middleton family owns this Walla Walla start-up with plans to plant an estate vineyard in 2008. Their winemaker is Virginie Bourgue, a youthful French ex-pat. Inadvertently playing straight man, I asked her if she missed French cuisine (it’s tough to find in Walla Walla). She said, “No, I cook.”www.cadaretta.com

Bright and generous. A lively, expressive mouthful of tangerine, pineapple and melon aromas and flavors, consolidating into a crisp, mouthwatering finish. Drink now. 702 cases made. -HS

It’s about 75% Sauv Blanc, 25% Semillon. Lush with bright, fresh flavors of pineapple and grapefruit, it also has good acids with nuances of tangerine, orange and lemon peel. It’s refreshing and textural, the sort of white wine that demands shellfish and seafood. Especially good on the finish, which adds a bit of cinnamon.——P.G.(12/1/2008)—— 90