title: Brander 2009 Cuvée Nicholas Sauvignon Blanc (Santa Ynez Valley)
description: A blend of Sauvignon Blanc, with one-quarter Sémillon, this white blend was aged on the lees in oak barrels. It shows the balanced elegance this bottling by Brander usually displays. Entirely dry, with a crisp burst of acidity, its flavors are of citrus fruits, white flowers, vanilla, minerals and a touch of tart, New Zealand-style gooseberry. Great with roast pork or, if you can get it, wild boar.
variety: Sauvignon Blanc
designation: Cuvée Nicholas