2005 Fiddlehead Cellars Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc Sweetie Santa Ynez Valley (half bottle)

Greenish straw. Exotic lichee and melon aromas are perked up by suave floral and mineral qualities. Clean orchard fruit and melon flavors display impressive clarity and energy, with no excess fat. Really clings on the long, spicy, strikingly pure finish. This has 14% residual sugar. The 2005 pinot noirs were being assembled when I visited in mid-September, and Joseph thought they were in no shape for tasting.