($22):  Santa Maria Valley is one of the many coastal valleys in California that runs east to west, which means that cooling winds from the Pacific Ocean moderate the temperature and make it an ideal site for grape varieties such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, that thrive in “cooler” weather. Presqu’ile’s 2013 Sauvignon Blanc offers an attractive contrast to those from New Zealand because the pungency is more subdued and complemented by spiciness and an ever-so-slightly rounder profile.  The overall effect is more grace and less edginess.
91 Michael Apstein Jun 10, 2014