Spicy oaky nose with smoky notes, lightly floral; nicely integrated flavors, olive notes; good acidity; crisp finish.

At first whiff, the smoky, grassy smells are reminiscent of Sancerre, but the nose soon reverts to typical Kendall-Jackson form in its presentation of very lively, near juicy fruit of melons, pears and figs. Relatively mouthfulling on the palate and smoothly polished from front to back, the wine repeats its oak and toast impressions and follows through with the expected fruit in support.

A delight.

Attractive elements of melon, citrus and oak in the nose. Clean, balanced and altogether drinkable.

Fruity and fresh, this is soft and light in texture, with definate vanilla overtones on the finish. Drinkable now.

Touches of sweet oak and suggestions of peach in the nose.

Sauvignon Blanc Masters 2018: Master

Wines of the Week Here is another annual favorite with my oyster and seafood wine tasters... going back a dozen years! Blended with small amounts of Semillon, Chardonnay and Pinot Blanc, the wine offers aromas and flavors of tropical fruits, melon, citrus and floral notes. You can visit the Kendall Jackson Wine Estate and Gardens in Fulton, Sonoma County, California, daily from 10am to 5pm.

Cool off with a glass of sauvignon blanc I found a number of good everyday values that tend to be lighter with the focus on varietal fruit... 2016 Kendall-Jackson Vintner’s Reserve juicy, multifaceted.

Try these selections if your post-holidays wallet is a bit light From the brand started in 1983, Kendall-Jackson has grown into one of the world's larger family-owned wine companies. The Vintner's Reserve line remains the company's backbone.

Wine & Food pairing recommendation To kick off the celebration, a glass of Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, California, 2015 , flavored with honeysuckle juicy, ripe pear and lemon tea, this wine cellar delighted with its medium body, and fresh tropical grapefruit notes Are complemented with mineral touches, while notes of fig and honeysuckle round this wine fresh and aromatic .

This is a refreshing quaffer with layered flavors. But what makes it a hit is its lime citrus note coupled with its minerality. Other flavors fall in line – pear, melon and herbs. A steal for the price. 3½ stars.

Wine suggestions for your holiday gift list Kendall-Jackson 2015 Vintner's Reserve sauvignon blanc from California is a beautiful bottle that would be a joy to receive and the wine within an even greater joy to drink.

This fresh and crisp Sauvignon Blanc hails from Lake County and Sonoma County in northern California. Look for grapefruit and lime with notes of lemongrass and flinty mineral.

This value sauvignon blanc is produced by Santa Rosa’s Kendall Jackson Winery, which has $100-plus brands. Avant is an approachable sauvignon blanc, with aromas and flavors of lime, lemongrass and passion fruit. Great minerality. A good quaffer.

It's an approachable sauvignon blanc, with aromas and flavors of lime, lemongrass and passionfruit. Nice minerality. A good quaffer.

Floral aromas, flavors of lemons, limes and grapefruit, light, lively and crisp.

A soft, almost sweet version of a typically more crisp varietal, this is fruity, smooth in texture and uncomplicated. It has fresh citrus and apple flavors.

This dry, but not austere, Sauvignon Blanc starts with aromas of honeysuckle, pear and lime followed by flavors of grapefruit, lemon-lime, fig and floral tones infused with minerality. It’s a crisp, lively wine, another perfect choice for the Turkey Day table.

Fresh and juicy, showing Key lime pie flavors that are smooth and refreshing, with accents of grapefruit and orange zest.

The Sauvignon Blanc is true to form, with upfront fruit to make it approachable for all levels of wine consumers. Flavors are citrus-based — lime, lemon, grapefruit but not austere. This one finishes dry with a trace of minerality. The grapes are from Sonoma, Lake County and Mendocino. This one has a screw cap, a first for the Avant line. It’s the midpalate and finish, for me, that nails this wine — I love the crisp, tart, minerally tones.

2013 “Avant” Sauvignon Blanc, by Kendall-Jackson, California: light, crisp and tart, with lemon-lime and mineral flavors; $13.

Layers of flavor and a buttery note characterize this medium-bodied Sauvignon. It falls between the crisp New Zealand style and the oak-aged Fumé Blanc style, with good aspects of both. The finish turns slightly sweet.

Floral aromas, flavors of ripe apples and pink grapefruit, crisp and fruity.