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Sauvignon Blanc - what does the grape say


Sauvignon Blanc is a green grape which is widely grown. It is used alone in bone dry whites in Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume,  New Zealand, Chile and South Africa. It is blended in Bordeaux where it is made into a sweet or dry white wines.
What to expect from the Colour
Pale lemon green colour

What to expect from the Smell
Herbaceous aromas like grass and blackcurrant leaves. Gooseberries. Warmer climate wines tend to have more passion fruit and grapefruit.

What to expect from the Taste
Sancerre and pure Sauvignon Blanc wines are bone dry white wines. Very zingy and zesty flavors with  crispy fruity taste. Fruity and high acidity.

Best Regions for Sauvignon Blanc
There are really good Sauvignon Blanc from many parts of the world. In France the two best regions are Poilly-Fume and Sancerre in Loire. In New Zealand,  Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough is legendary, while coastal regions in Chile and South Africa also produce excellent Sauvignon Blancs. Sauvignon Blanc from California tend to be more oaky, while in Bordeaux it is blended with Semillion which makes it less zingy.

Food
Most types of seafood, cheese and especially goat cheese. Asparges.

Storage, temperature and glasses
Sauvignon Blanc wines should be drunk and will not really improve with storage. Older SB will develop a smell of asparagus and lose it's young fresh flavors. Normal tulip shaped glasses will do.

Prices and Links:
SB wines are in the low price range 10€ and perhaps up to 30€.


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