94 Desparada 2022 Callisto Sauvignon Blanc (Central Coast). The nose on this blend of Oliver’s Vineyard in Edna Valley and Presqu’ile in Santa Maria is focused and direct, delivering aromas of lawn clippings, grapefruit zest and rainy sidewalk. Taut in structure and generous in flavor, the palate shows waves of citrus followed by clay, mud and then green sansho peppercorns. —M.K.
abv: 13.3% Price: $42
94 Desparada 2022 Epione Moretti Canyon Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (Edna Valley). Energetic aromas of grass clippings, lime peels and rainy sidewalk zip across the racy nose of this bottling from vines planted more than 20 years ago. The palate is lively and super chalky, offering more lime and grass flavors as well as an appealing hint of underripe pineapple. —M.K.
