Very good is the honeyed grapefruit/passion fruit-filled, aromatic, pure, vibrant 1999 Sauvignon Blanc Vintner's Reserve. Tel. (800) 769-3649; Fax (707) 579-3419

For fans of grassy, gooseberry-accented wines. Lemon and lime show here, too, with decent acidity. Tiny amounts of Semillon and Chardonnay add dimension. It’s fruity and simple, very clean (as you’d expect), a touch sweet and finishes swiftly.——S.H.(5/1/2001)—— 84