1 7 Mills Reef’s Reserve Sauvignon Blanc stays true to the Hawke’s Bay style, with ripe fruit notes that recall nectarine and passion fruit, medium body and a zesty finish reminiscent of fresh citrus. Drink it over the next year. ——J.C.(9/1/2011)—— 90

This top-notch effort features bold nectarine and pink grapefruit flavors artfully accented by the merest hints of smoky complexity. It’s big and mouthfilling, finishing with just the right amount of nettle-y herbaceousness. Drink it over the next year or two.——J.C.(9/1/2010)—— 90

Pungent and grassy upfront, with musky, herbal flavors buoyed by a base of pineapple and citrus. Impressively concentrated and long. Drink up.——J.C.(5/1/2009)—— 85

Almost more of a white Graves style than a traditional New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, featuring a kiss of French oak and ample body without any overt pungency. Ripe melon and fig flavors easily accompany slightly grassy notes, accented by grapefruit on the finish. Drink now. ——J.C.(12/15/2006)—— 89