Allan Scott, Marlborough (New Zealand) Sauvignon Blanc 2006

($15, Baystate Wine Company in MA, Henry Wine Group in CA): Although Allan Scott has branched out with terrific Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, his signature Sauvignon Blanc has not suffered.  It remains one of the best Sauvignon Blancs coming from the Marlborough region.  Its appeal has always been a fleshy texture, a characteristic that is even more evident in this 2006.  Scott attributes it to the maturity of the vineyards, which he first planted in 1985.  The fleshy fruitiness is complemented beautifully by the zingy verve that has become the hallmark of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. 92 Michael Apstein May 15, 2007