Sauvignon Blanc Flashcards
Climate for Sauvignon Blanc?
Cool to moderate
Best known profile?
Dry, aromatic, herbaceous aromas, and refreshing high acidity
Characteristic aromas
Herbaceous (grass, bell pepper, asparagus)
Oak or inert?
Inert
Herbaceous aromas easily overwhelmed by oak
Regions in France that only produce Sauvignon Blanc?
Sancerre
Pouilly-Fume
Both in Loire Valley
Where is Touraine and what is it known for?
Loire Valley
Cheap, fruity wines
Regions in Bordeaux known for Sauvignon Blanc
Bordeaux AOC (simple)
Graves
Pessac-Leognan (both more concentrated and complex)
Latter two are typically blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon
Area in Languedoc-Roussillon that grows Sauvignon Blanc
Pays d’Oc
Areas in New Zealand known for Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc from this region typically has more pronounced characteristics than Loire Valley
Usually made from grapes harvested at different sites or different times
Areas in Australia known for Sauvignon Blanc
Margaret River (western Australia - usually blended with Semillon)
Adelaide Hills (most widely planted grape variety here)
Areas in Chile known for Sauvignon Blanc
Casablanca Valley (very good)
Central Valley (range from inexpensive to very good)
Areas in South Africa known for Sauvignon Blanc
Constantia (south of Cape Town)
Elgin
Area in USA known for Sauvignon Blanc
Napa Valley (not a lot here though and it’s very different and sometimes oaked)
