2016 The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand.
Screwcap. Labeled as 12.5% abv. Very pale color, the wine has a pleasant tart grapefruit and lemon scent with notes of lemongrass or green herbs. The aromas are also repeated in the flavors. It is very crisp and tart, in the style of other New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines. I have liked Sauvignon Blanc from this producer in the past and purchased this bottle with the thought of including more bottles in a winetasting this summer or early fall if I found it satisfactory. It passed the test. (from CellarTracker)
2010 Lioco Chardonnay Hanzell Vineyard, Sonoma Valley, CA.
13.4% abv. Medium gold color with clarity. Crisp, precise flavors mark this unoaked Chardonnay. This was a lovely wine even on the third day open. It was a great accompaniment to crab cake and cauliflower/kale salad. Another evening I had it with ham and a potato casserole.