
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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Saint Clair Family Estate Origin Series Sauvignon Blanc 2013Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Framingham Sauvignon Blanc 2013Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand
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Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc 2013Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Waterbrook Sauvignon Blanc 2013Sauvignon Blanc from Columbia Valley, Washington
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Clos Pegase Mitsuko's Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2013Sauvignon Blanc from Carneros, California
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Tabali Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2013Sauvignon Blanc from Limari Valley, Chile
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Tohu Sauvignon Blanc 2013Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Neil Ellis Groenekloof Sauvignon Blanc 2013Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa
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Tokara Elgin Sauvignon Blanc 2013Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa
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Concha y Toro Casillero del Diablo Sauvignon Blanc 2013Sauvignon Blanc from Chile
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Brancott Sauvignon Blanc 2013Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Dog Point Vineyard Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc 2013Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Echo Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2013Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Astrolabe Province Sauvignon Blanc 2013Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Greywacke Wild Sauvignon 2013Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Cloudy Bay Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc 2013Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Yalumba Y Series Sauvignon Blanc 2013Sauvignon Blanc from South Australia, Australia
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Astrolabe Kekerengu Sauvignon Blanc 2013Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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