“Clean up front, with peach and melon aromas. The body is round and smooth, with apple and other ripe flavors. Some lemon essence on the finish keeps things framed. Nice for the price.”   BEST BUY

	- Wine Enthusiast - 1 November 2005

“Let's start with a bargain superstar. The 2004 Walnut Crest Central Valley Sauvignon Blanc is shy about its homeland. You read Central Valley and think Fresno, but in this case it's a long valley running parallel to the Andes Mountains in Chile, just 50 miles from the Pacific Ocean. The country of origin is hidden in tiny type on the back label. Fortunately, this wine's aromas and flavors are the opposite of shy. Tangy pineapple and passion fruit jump from the glass, with notes of grass, apricot and white pepper. It stands up to fine Sauvignon Blancs from New Zealand that cost more than twice as much. Stock up on this one.”

	- W. Blake Gray - San Francisco Chronicle - 14 July 2005

“ One of the best deals I've found in recent months is the 2004 Walnut Crest Sauvignon Blanc from Chile. It's crisp and flavorful, with grapefruit and a bit of grassiness.”

	- Laurie Daniel - San Jose Mercury News - 6 April 2005

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	- Wine News - April/May 2005

“. . .a stunning 2004 Sauvignon Blanc. . .The Sauvignon Blanc is well-made with some grassy character (not too much) and plenty of lemon, lime and pink grapefruit.”

	- Paul Gregutt - The Seattle Times - 23 February 2005

“Stop what you’re doing. Run down to your local wine store and buy this wine by the case. Now! GO! Close to XXX.”   XX

	- Wine X Magazine - 16-23 February

"Simple, easy and affordable; light body; light citrus; a good summer sipper."   ****

	- Beverage Dynamics - July/August 2002

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