Toro Bravo Verdejo Sauvignon Blanc 750ml

This blend of 70 per cent Verdejo and 30 per cent Sauvignon shines straw yellow in the glass. Its scent quietly calls to mind white peach, lemon zest and vanilla macaron. The palate is brisk and vivid, but not fruity, flashy or forward. Rather, it races across the palate with poise and elegance, with muted allusions of green pear, rhubarb, white peach and citrus zest. The wine tastes lit, mouthwatering, and sheer—but not dilute. And the finish lingers, leaving behind a bit of a chalky texture. There’s a bit of residual sugar, yes. Just enough to polish the edges of this light-bodied wine, which clocks in at 11.5 per cent alcohol. Score: 94 (from Carolyn Evans Hammond from Toronto Star)