The short version
What is Sauvignon Blanc?
Sauvignon Blanc is expressive in both cool and sunny climates. The Loire highlights flinty citrus and herbs, while Marlborough popularized a vivid passion-fruit and lime style.
Lime, grapefruit, gooseberry, passion fruit, grass, and fresh herbs are common. It is usually dry, light-to-medium bodied, and driven by energetic acidity rather than oak.
In the glass
Flavors to look for
01Lime
02Grapefruit
03Gooseberry
04Passion fruit
05Herbs
At the table
Food pairings that work
Match the wine’s weight to the dish, then let acidity refresh the palate and savory flavors echo one another.
Goat cheeseShellfishGreen saladsHerby vegetables
Where it grows
Regions to know
- Loire Valley, France
- Marlborough, New Zealand
- Bordeaux, France
- Casablanca Valley, Chile