
Sauvignon Blanc
Learn about Sauvignon Blanc — taste profile, popular regions and more ...
A crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character, Sauvignon Blanc is responsible for a vast array of wine styles. However, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. The variety is of French provenance, and is most important in Bordeaux and the Loire Valley. It also shines in New Zealand, California, Australia and parts of NE Italy. Chile and South Africa are excellent sources of high-quality, value-priced Sauvignon Blanc.
Tasting Notes for Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is a dry white wine. In its homeland, Bordeaux, winemakers prefer to blend it with Sémillon to produce a softer, richer style. In the Loire Valley, Sauvignon Blanc expresses citrus, flint and smoky flavors, especially from in Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé. Marlborough, New Zealand often produces a pungent and racy version, reminiscent of cut grass, gooseberry and grapefruit. California's style is fruit-driven, in either a soft and oak-aged or snappy and fresh version.
Perfect Food Pairings for Sauvignon Blanc
The freshness of Sauvignon Blanc’s flavor lends it to a range of light, summery dishes including salad, seafood and mild Asian cuisine. Sauvignon Blanc settles in comfortably at the table with notoriously difficult foods like artichokes or asparagus. When combined with Sémillon (and perhaps some oak), it matches well with complex seafood and chicken dishes.
Sommelier Secrets for Sauvignon Blanc
Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
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Neil Ellis Sincerely Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa
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Jackson Estate Stich Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Lapostolle Grand Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Rapel Valley, Chile
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Momo Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Green & Red Catacula Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California
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- WS
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Cono Sur Reserva Especial Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Casablanca Valley, Chile
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Sileni The Straits Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Angeline Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Monkey Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Mason Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc (375ML half-bottle) 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California
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Geyser Peak River Ranches Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Murdoch James Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Martinborough, New Zealand
- WS
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The Girls In The Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Lake County, North Coast, California
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Neil Ellis Groenekloof Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa
- RP
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Martin Ray Russian River Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- WE
- WW
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Davis Bynum Virginia's Block Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- WE
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Scheid Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Seifried Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Nelson, New Zealand
- WW
- TP
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Liberated Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma County, California
- WE
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Cloudy Bay Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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- RP
- JS
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Hewitson LuLu Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia
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Undurraga Terroir Hunter Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Leyda Valley, San Antonio Valley (Chile), Chile
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Astrolabe Province Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
- WW
- WS
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House Wine Fish House Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Columbia Valley, Washington
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Van Ruiten Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Lodi, California