
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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Quivira Dry Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2014Sauvignon Blanc from Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Vinoce Lori's Lucky Penny Sauvignon Blanc 2014Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California
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Whitecliff Winemaker's Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2014Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Francois Lurton Les Fumees Blanches Sauvignon Blanc 2014Sauvignon Blanc from Southwest, France
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Sonoma Coast Vineyards Laguna Vista Sauvignon Blanc 2014Sauvignon Blanc from Sonoma County, California
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Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc 2014Sauvignon Blanc from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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The Better Half Sauvignon Blanc 2014Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2014Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa
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Leese-Fitch Sauvignon Blanc 2014Sauvignon Blanc from California
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Sea Pearl Sauvignon Blanc 2014Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Jean Claude Chatelain Selection Sancerre 2014Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre, Loire, France
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Carmen Wave Series Left Wave Sauvignon Blanc 2014Sauvignon Blanc from Leyda Valley, San Antonio Valley (Chile), Chile
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Ladoucette Comte Lafond Sancerre 2014Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre, Loire, France
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Rutherford Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2014Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California
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Apriori Cellar Sauvignon Blanc 2014Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California
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The Doctors' Sauvignon Blanc 2014Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Madrigal Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2014Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California
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Dog Point Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2014Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
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Delaney Blue Sauvignon Blanc 2014Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California
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Honig Sauvignon Blanc 2014Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California
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Babcock Estate Grown Sauvignon Blanc 2014Sauvignon Blanc from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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ONEHOPE California Sauvignon Blanc 2014Sauvignon Blanc from California
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Vigilance Sauvignon Blanc 2014Sauvignon Blanc from Red Hills, Lake County, North Coast, California
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Isabelle and Pierre Clement La Dame de Chatenoy 2014Sauvignon Blanc from Loire, France
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Whitehall Lane Sauvignon Blanc 2014Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California