Types of Wine Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc

Wine Guide with Cork & Fizz - Wine education for beginners and enthusiasts

Ep 104

What if I told you there’s a white wine that makes “cat pee” an absolute compliment? And you might already have a bottle of it chilling in your fridge!

Today, I am continuing my Grape Deep Dive Mini-Series and it’s all about Sauvignon Blanc. The first wine I really fell in love with was the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from Noblio. It’s such a fresh, easy drinking wine!

We are digging deep into the key viticultural and winemaking factors that shape Sauvignon Blanc’s character, as well as soil types and the diverse styles that emerge from different regions.

I’ll touch on Sauvignon Blanc hotspots like France’s Loire Valley and Bordeaux, New Zealand’s Marlborough region, California’s Sonoma Valley, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Casablanca Valley & Leyda Valley, Chile, and Adelaide Hills Australia.

We will finish it off with some tips on what food to pair with Sauvignon Blanc, whether or not Sauvignon Blanc should be aged, and what you should expect to pay for a bottle.

So, if you are ready to discover why Sauvignon Blanc is such a global favorite and find out which regions, winemaking style, and food pairings work best, then this episode is for you!

Types of wine grapes episodes

Chardonnay - https://www.corkandfizz.com/blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-6

Cabernet Franc - https://www.corkandfizz.com/blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-14

Chenin Blanc - https://www.corkandfizz.com/blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-21

Riesling - https://www.corkandfizz.com/blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-38

Barbera - Episode 45

Merlot - Episode 57

Best Italian Dessert Wines - Episode 101

Episode Highlights:

• Overview of Sauvignon Blanc
• Viticulture and grape characteristics
• Unique aromas and chemical compounds of Sauvignon Blanc
• Structure of Sauvignon Blanc
• Terroir factors affecting Sauvignon Blanc
• Winemaking styles and techniques of Sauvignon Blanc
• Notable Sauvignon Blanc regions and their styles
• Serving, aging and buying tips for Sauvignon Blanc
• Sauvignon Blanc food pairings

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