
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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Oxford Landing Sauvignon Blanc 2002Sauvignon Blanc from South Australia, Australia
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Murphy-Goode Reserve Fume Blanc 2002Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma County, California
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Domaine Cailbourdin Pouilly-Fume Les Cris 2002Sauvignon Blanc from Loire, France
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Chateau Souverain Alexander Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2002Sauvignon Blanc from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Bernardus Monterey County Sauvignon Blanc 2002Sauvignon Blanc from Central Coast, California
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Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc 2002Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California
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Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc 2002Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand
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Four Sisters Sauvignon Blanc 2002Sauvignon Blanc from Victoria, Australia
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Girard Sauvignon Blanc 2002Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California
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Silverado Sauvignon Blanc 2002Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California
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Voss Vineyards Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2002Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California
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Kunde Magnolia Lane Sauvignon Blanc 2002Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma County, California
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Murphy-Goode Reserve Fume Blanc (375ML half-bottle) 2002Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma County, California
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Dry Creek Vineyard Fume Blanc (half-bottle) 2002Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma County, California
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Snoqualmie Sauvignon Blanc 2002Sauvignon Blanc from Columbia Valley, Washington
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Fox Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2002Sauvignon Blanc from Australia
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Jacques et Francois Lurton Fumees Blanches (Sauvignon) 2002Sauvignon Blanc from France
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Haras de Pirque Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2002Sauvignon Blanc from Chile
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Parducci Sauvignon Blanc 2002Sauvignon Blanc from North Coast, California
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Matua Sauvignon Blanc 2002Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Hunter's Sauvignon Blanc 2002Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand
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Hugues Beaulieu Cave de Pomerol Sauvignon Blanc 2002Sauvignon Blanc from Languedoc, South of France, France
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Dry Creek Vineyard Fume Blanc 2002Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma County, California
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Forefathers Wax Eye Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2002Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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MontGras Sauvignon Blanc 2002Sauvignon Blanc from Chile