Be honest: who wouldn’t want to be at a Beach House right now, unless you already are, lucky Op!

Alas, this takes us there. Crisp and refreshing as a waterside balcony on a balmy day.

HALF OFF for a juicy, bright, make that radiant SB?! It drinks like something priced much higher, because normally it IS.

Faustini is in the heart of Napa Valley, and this Sauvignon Blanc comes from Rutherford, which is a rare variety there, since most Napa wine lovers know that’s home to some big-hitters Cabernets. Think Inglenook, Cakebread, Caymus, Grgich Hills Estate. Only the best of the best as neighbors here!

And since 2005, you can add Anthony & Michelle Faustini to that list of epic winery owners. They came from the East Coast and both left tech companies to follow their dreams of handcrafting outstanding wine with fruit from some of the most important vineyards in Napa. They started off with Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyards, so not a bad way to scratch that itch!

Made by veteran consultant Kian Tavakoli with a resume overflowing with blue-chip names such as Opus One and Clos du Val. It’s all about mouthwatering acidity and layered complexity, with orange blossom, Granny Smith apple, d’Anjou pear, Meyer lemon, guava, and gooseberry, all coating the mouth along with mineral accents. Got Caprese salad? Prawn kabobs? Your flip-flops?

Reviews and ratings for micro-production lots like this can be scarce, but here are some quotes raving about this particular wine: For Wine Advocate, it’s “expansive and broad on the palate… flavorful and enjoyable, showing ample concentration and length.” Jeb Dunnuck echoes that as “medium-bodied, nicely balanced, and enjoyable on the palate, with integrated acidity and a good finish.”

Not much more to add, really, but YUM from the first whiff to the last sip…

Oh, did we say $25 for a RUTHERFORD SB just in time for summer nights? Back the truck up!