2008 Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc 'Te Muna Road Vineyard'

2008 Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc 'Te Muna Road Vineyard' (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

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June 17, 2009
This is classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc that practically jumps out of the glass. The 2008 Craggy Range Sauvignon Blanc is grassy as newly mown lawn, with round ripe fruit, a snappy acidity and a fine dry finish. And it's a steal at less than $20.

Pop open a bottle to enjoy with salted roasted almonds, chilled seafood, grilled fish or a summery vegetable soup.

-- S. Irene Virbila

Region: Martinborough (New Zealand)

Price: About $18

Style: Crisp and aromatic

What it goes with: Roasted almonds, chilled seafood, grilled fish, vegetable soups

Where to find it: Hi-Time Wine Cellars in Costa Mesa, (949) 650-8463, www.hi; K&L Wine Merchants in Hollywood, (323) 464-9463, www.klwines; Wally's Wine & Spirits in West Los Angeles, (310) 475-0606, www; the Wine Club in Santa Ana, (714) 835-6485, www.the; Wine Exchange in Orange, (714) 974-1454 and (800) 76WINEX, www; and the Wine House in West Los Angeles, (310) 479-3731, www