
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 northeastern 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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Errazuriz Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Chile
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Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from California
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Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Brancott Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Oberon Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California
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Brancott Estate B Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Allan Scott Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc (375ML half-bottle) 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Roth Alexander Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Tablelands Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Martinborough, New Zealand
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Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Chile
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Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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KONO Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Tyler Florence Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California
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The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Momo Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Bayten Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa
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Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Margerum Sybarite Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Central Coast, California
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Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia
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Groom Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia
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Drylands Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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