Dragonette Sauvignon Blanc Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara 2020

92 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): “[$35 list] The 2020 Sauvignon Blanc (Happy Canyon) is a gorgeous wine that captures all the personality of Happy Canyon in its bright, floral character, all while showing quite a bit of depth and structure as well. This is the most taut of the Dragonette Sauvignon Blancs. Vineyard sites are Grimm’s Bluff, Grassini, Vogelzang and Two Wolves. Drink: 2022-2030. (Oct 2021)”

90 points Jeb Dunnuck: “[$35 list] A classic, age-worthy Sauvignon well worth seeking out, the 2020 Sauvignon Blanc Happy Canyon from Dragonette offers up a light gold hue as well as a beautiful, Bordeaux Blanc-like array of lemon curd, crushed citrus, white flowers, and chalky minerality. Drink this balanced, elegant, juicy, and just pretty and lively Sauvignon over the coming 4-5 years. Drink: 2021-2026. (8/26/21)”

Producer notes: “A classic, age-worthy Sauvignon well worth seeking out, the 2020 Sauvignon Blanc Happy Canyon from Dragonette offers up a light gold hue as well as a beautiful, Bordeaux Blanc-like array of lemon curd, crushed citrus, white flowers, and chalky minerality. Drink this balanced, elegant, juicy, and just pretty and lively Sauvignon over the coming 4-5 years.”