The release of this second edition Sauvignon Blanc from the former winemaker of Lailey, Derek Barnett, is right around the corner and it may be his best yet (and I’m including what he made at Lailey).  20% barrel ferment and 3 months in wood, with the remaining 80% going into stainless and resting on lees for 4 months, and don’t forget the 2 harvests: one for acidity, the other for flavour.  This wine has lovely tropical notes with grassy elements and good texture in the mouth that seems to deliver a little peppery goodness on the finish. The acidity helps prolong the length in the mouth – I’ll give it the same score as the 2015 but this one is just a touch better.  Price: $20.00 – Rating: ****+