Summertime and seafood are a match made in heaven.  And, of course, the only way to make such a good match even better is to pair your fresh fish with a lovely Sauvignon Blanc.  Here are four, which are all available for under $20, that we’re confident will put a smile on your face.

Rondney Strong 2017 Sauvignon Blanc

Grape(s): Sauvignon Blanc

Region: Sonoma County, Ca

Price: 10-15

Tasting Notes:

Aromatics of honeydews, pineapples, and peaches mingle among hints of orange blossoms and minerals on the nose. Flavors of melon, nectarine, and lemon play off of honey and minerals allusions on the palate. Not a crisp, biting Sauv Blanc, it has a very approachable body and acidity. Match with grilled shrimp in butter.

Rating: 89

Wente 2016 “Louis Mel” Sauvignon Blanc

Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Region: Monterey, Ca

Price: 10-15

Tasting Notes:

A bouquet of citrus, melon, and minerals greet the senses . The palate showcases flavors of lemons, grapefruits, and melons with suggestions of chalky stone. Crisp without being tart and offering a fine balance of flavors, it’s sold wine for the price.

Rating: 89

Kenwood 2016 Sauvignon Blanc

Grape(s): Sauvignon Blanc

Region: Sonoma County, Ca

Price: 10-15

Tasting Notes:

Lively aromas of grapefruits, pineapples, and melons rise up from a glass. The palate brings together flavors of pineapple, grapefruit, and honeydew, along with a whisper of flint and white flowers. Quite crisp but offering welcoming fruit, it’s a bottle to open when serving grilled white fish season by fresh herbs.

Rating: 89

 

Matanzas Creek 2016 Sauvignon Blanc

Grape(s): 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Region: Sonoma County, Ca

Price: 15-20

Tasting Notes:

Aromatics of citrus fruits, bell pepper, and honeysuckle rise up from a glass. The palate showcases flavors of lime, peach, and lemon that move into expressions of white blossoms and wild grass. Quite crisp and vibrant, fans of lively Sauv Blanc will enjoy this.

Rating: 90