($15, American Wine Distributors): I have a fondness for Sauvignon Blanc from the Marlborough region of New Zealand.  This one is particularly attractive and supports what many New Zealand producers have told me, ‘2006 is a great year in Marlborough.’  It certainly has the zing and freshness you’d expect from Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, but it also has minerality and length to accompany the herbal notes, which makes it especially appealing. 89 Michael Apstein Feb 20, 2007