Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine grape variety that likely originated in the Loire Valley or Bordeaux region. While it had centuries to distinguish itself in France's Sancerre, Pouilly-fume, and other varietal expressions, it wasn't until it was planted in New Zealand in the 1970s that it began to thrive. This cemented its status as a New World star and saw a rise to multiple interpretations of the grape from wine regions as diverse as Marlborough and Australia to California, Italy and Chile.

What are the best Sauvignon Blanc wines?

With two major expressions that range from grassy, high-acid, and lightly fruity wines to oaky, ripe, warmer climate tropical fruit bombs, Sauvignon Blanc can be many things to many people. Sauvignon Blanc grapes can express terroir across different appellations and can be used to suit a winemaker's needs. It