Wine & Food Education

SAUVIGNON BLANC

A versatile grape, Sauvignon Blanc was brought to the United States in the late 1800s. It is now the 2nd most popular white wine - behind Chardonnay.

This wine can be from a light, crisp wine to a oaky, full-bodied wine called Fumé Blanc. The lighter style has flavors of apple, citrus and melon and is often described as grassy or herbaceous while the full-bodied Sauvignon Blanc is more robust and complex.
The Sauvignon Blanc grape is grown widely in France, California, and New Zealand and also grown in Washington, Oregon, Italy, Australia and South America.

Sauvignon Blanc is extremely food friendly and goes with a wide variety of dishes.

Recommended Sauvignon Blanc's
Rancho Zabaco Dancing Bull Sauvingon Blanc
Turning Leaf Sauvignon Blanc
EJG Twin Valley Sauvignon Blanc

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Wine Types
Chardonnay
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Sauvignon Blanc
Zinfandel
Pinot Noir
Pinot Grigio
Shiraz
White Zinfandel
Growing Regions
Australia
Italy
New Zealand
France
California
-- Sonoma County
-- Russian River
-- Dry Creek
-- Alexander Valley