The 1997 Sauvignon Blanc Pinnacle Block is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc cuvee that is completely barrel-fermented and aged in 20% new barriques. It is a big, full-bodied Sauvignon (14.2% alcohol), with plenty of honeyed melon and fig-like fruit, smoky oak, rich, chewy flavors, and a long, lusty finish. If you like Sauvignon Blanc made in a Chardonnay style, this will be immensely pleasing. Moreover, it should drink well for 1-2 years.Tel. (707) 433-9463; Fax (707) 433-9469

Complex and barrel-fermented Stonestreet's 1995 Sauvignon Blanc Pinnacle Vineyard reveals copious amounts of honeyed, melony fruit, a judicious touch of wood, and an alluring texture and mid-palate - something most Sauvignons lack. The freshness and vibrancy of the Sauvignon grape are not lost despite the flavor concentration and elegance. Drink it over the next year.