Domaine de Villalin, Quincy (Loire Valley, France) “Grandes Vignes de Villalin” 2011

($20, Polaner): Quincy, a small (400 acre) appellation in the Loire, is a good source for Sauvignon Blanc-based wines, especially as the prices of its more famous neighbor, Sancerre, escalate.  This one has a milder, but still enticing, bite of Sauvignon Blanc supported by minerality and invigorating acidity.  Try it with simply grilled fish.
88 Michael Apstein Mar 5, 2013