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Sauvignon Blanc
06/20/2024
What is better than Wine Country in the late spring with warm sunny weather and delicious Sauvignon Blancs! I just got back from Napa and Sonoma last week. The weather was perfect and the wines delightful. Of course, we had the opportunity to taste many Cabernets and Chardonnays that were fantastic, but it was really the Sauvignon Blancs on this trip that really stood out. For many consumers, when they think about Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand is what comes to mind. However, you can find this varietal in most regions in the World.
Depending on the region, the varietal can be more herbaceous or more tropical with notes of grapefruit. Sauvignon Blanc is zingy, fresh, crisp and easy to drink, it's a perfect warm weather wine and pairs fantastic with lighter foods that are more typical of summer months. So regardless of what brand, part of the world the wine comes from or what the weather is like, pour yourself a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and enjoy!
Depending on the region, the varietal can be more herbaceous or more tropical with notes of grapefruit. Sauvignon Blanc is zingy, fresh, crisp and easy to drink, it's a perfect warm weather wine and pairs fantastic with lighter foods that are more typical of summer months. So regardless of what brand, part of the world the wine comes from or what the weather is like, pour yourself a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and enjoy!
Fun Facts about Sauvignon Blanc:
- The grape most likely gets its name from the French words "sauvage" meaning wild, as the vines are reminiscent of wild grapevines. Blanc because it is a white grape.
- Sauvignon Blanc is the parent of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon is a combination of the two varietal names.
- Sauvignon Blanc was one of the first wines to use a screw cap instead of a traditional cork.
- A real tasting note for Sauvignon Blanc is “cat pee”. This is caused by a unique chemical compound, “4MMP”, there aren’t many other scents like it!
- Sauvignon Blanc pairs well with many foods, including: Green salads, crisp vegetables, Sushi, Chicken, tofu, or fish dishes, herb-driven sauces, Feta, Thai, Vietnamese and Mediterranean Cuisine and much more!
- May 3rd is International Sauvignon Blanc Day.
Post By:
Deanna Albertson