
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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Allan Scott Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Esser Vineyards Monterey Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Central Coast, California
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MontGras Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Chile
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Domaine Cailbourdin Cuvee de Boisfleury 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Pouilly-Fume, Loire, France
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Chateau Reynon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Bordeaux, France
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Oxford Landing Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from South Australia, Australia
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Yalumba Y Series Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from South Australia, Australia
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Spy Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
- WS
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Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
- WS
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Chateau St. Jean Fume Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma County, California
- RP
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3 Stones Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Decoy Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California
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Babich Marlborough 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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Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California
- WE
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Shaw & Smith Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia
- RP
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Lucien Crochet Sancerre 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre, Loire, France
- RP
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Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
- WS
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Heritance Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California
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Root 1 Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Chile
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Steenberg Private Cellar Series Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa
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Nobilo Icon Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Warwick Estate Professor Black Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa
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Two Angels Angel's Secret Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from North Coast, California
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Ritual Casablanca Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2010Sauvignon Blanc from Chile
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