Château des Charmes ‘St. David’s Bench Vineyard’ Sauvignon Blanc 2010
VQA St. David’s Bench $14.95 (391300) 13.0% alcohol
Attractive floral and vegetal notes intermingle with the pungency of citrus and a mineral quality in this introductory vintage. Dry, crisp and fresh, this medium-bodied, straw-green Sauvignon Blanc displays clean minerality and replays zesty citrus—grapefruit and lime to the fore—with hints of passion fruit and fresh-cut green pepper. Vibrant and refreshing on the finish, match with grilled sockeye salmon marinated in lemon, Dijon mustard and maple syrup. (Susan Desjardins)