Take 40% OFF on 91Pts S. African Sauvignon Blanc

Drink better, pay less.... Before you get into exotics such as Grüner Veltliner or Vinho Verde, your wine cellar (or closet or shelf) needs some basics. In terms of whites, you can't go wrong with this South African Sauvignon Blanc, especially since it's less than $20. With the 2006 vintage, winemaker Kevin Grant delivers a terrific example of South African terroir and winemaking. Zesty yet elegant, this multidimensional Sauvignon Blanc from the Western Cape carries accents of lemon and grapefruit, earth and limestone. Quite impressive for an estate that's only a few years old. Enjoy a bottle with freshly shucked oysters or clams, clam chowder, peel 'n' eat shrimp and other seafood. Irene Virbila, L.A. Times Wine Spectator Top 100: 2007, Rank: 54

2006 Ataraxia Sauvignon Blanc Western Cape  White Wine; Sauvignon Blanc; South Africa; SALE $12.99 Reg. $20.00

A real live-wire, with crackling gooseberry, lemon zest, sea salt and floral notes followed by a long, tangy finish. Superdelicious. Drink now. 2,750 cases made. –JM Wine Spectator 91Pts Best of 2007