Cellar Secrets: Affordable & Food-Friendly California Wines

"From Vailia From’s table-friendly, reasonably priced lineup, the 2020 Sauvignon Blanc from Oliver’s Vineyard in Edna Valley highlights the region’s untapped white-wine potential with a more serious Bordeaux-blanc sensibility. Fermented and matured in French oak and acacia (the latter lending a distinctive, lightly toasted texture), it layers white peach and kiwi with green herbs, petrichor and dried flowers; the medium-bodied palate balances green-tropical fruit and stony nuances and finishes long and flavorful. Age-worthy and $42, it pairs excellently with asparagus or English pea risotto and is a refreshing foil for spicier dishes; RP 93." - Le Guide MICHELIN