Check out this blog for info on producers. The writer spent a day with US importer Jon David Hedrick several years ago. They visited properties he handles in Touraine. They went to a restaurant that you might want to check out
As someone who holidays in the Loire at least twice a year and for more than 20 it seems the above looks to be good advice and opinion although I am surprised that Pierre Bise [Claude Papin and one of the greatest] has not been mentioned - he also makes a couple of very drinkable Anjou reds.
The suggestion to look at Jim Budd’s site for recommendations is an excellent one - and Richard Kelley’s too. Chris Kissack, aka the Winedoctor, also provides excellent information although key aspects are now only available on a paid for basis - though IIRC his blog is not.
Eric Morgat has also been a favourite but I buy much less now that his reputation has greatly affected his pricing - plus the occasional oxidised bottle which has been mentioned in this thread although I have very few spoiled in that way.
The comparison between Savennieres and Vouvray & Montlouis is IMO only relevant for the fully dry wines where I can understand the personal preferences expressed for the former although, since I like and buy from all three areas, it is not an important distinction for me.
A couple of good links from Eric Asimov if you’re looking to better understand Savennieres (and get some recommendations!)
I second Eric Asimov’s recommendation on this: “One of my favorites is Château Soucherie; I loved its 2010 Savennières Clos des Perrières, a mellow, complex wine with great finesse.” I think it is the current vintage and can be found for $25 to $30 per bottle.
I had major permox with 1996 Château Soucherie.
I’ve had several bottles of the 2008 and 2010 Chateau Soucherie Savennières Clos des Perrières over the last 18 months or so. While none were oxidized, a few bottles were somewhat well-developed for their age. Thus, I just drink this wine fairly young. The good news is they drink very well without a lot of bottle age and at their price point ($25-$30 per bottle) I’m not really buying this wine for its long-term cellar potential.