Sauvignon Blanc Wine
IN THE BOTTLE
Our Sauvignon Blanc comes from California where the warm climate gives notes of ripe lemon, green apple, cut grass, and grapefruit. To maintain the freshness of the wine, we do not age it in oak barrels, allowing the bright citrus flavors to shine.
CLASSIC FLAVOR PROFILES OF VARIETAL
Sauvignon Blanc is found throughout the world in many unique styles. In France’s Loire Valley where it originated, it is crisp and very herbaceous. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc tends to meld ripe citrus and tropical fruit with pronounced green grassy notes while preserving the grape's natural acidity. In Bordeaux, winemakers often blend it with Sémillon and age it in oak barrels for a rich, creamy texture.
VARIETAL FACTS
Sauvignon Blanc is a green-skinned grape variety, and the United States is the fourth largest producer of the wine in the world, after France, Italy, and New Zealand. You might encounter a Sauvignon Blanc bottling from California labeled as Fumé Blanc, a name originally coined by Robert Mondavi in the 1960s. The word “fumé” in French means smoke and refers to the smoky, toasty notes that came from the oak barrels that Mondavi used to age his wine.
HISTORY
First identified in the 1780s, the name Sauvignon Blanc comes from the French words "sauvage" (wild) and "blanc" (white). Sauvignon Blanc is a parent grape of Cabernet Sauvignon. When introduced to Bordeaux from the Loire Valley, Sauvignon Blanc spontaneously crossbred with Cabernet Franc to create Cabernet Sauvignon.
DID YOU KNOW?
The high acid of Sauvignon Blanc makes it a natural pairing with high acid foods. If a wine is less tart than the food, it will taste flabby and unappetizing. So, when pairing with bright dishes like salads choose wines with elevated acidity like Sauvignon Blanc.
IF YOU LIKE THIS WINE, TRY:
Pinot Gris, Unoaked Chardonnay
Standard Bottle 750 ml
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