Sauvignon Blanc
Passionfruit, lime, cut grass.
Zesty and aromatic. Marlborough gives it passionfruit; the Adelaide Hills give it restraint.
What Sauvignon Blanc tastes like
Passionfruit, lime, cut grass. Body: light. Acidity: high.
Where Sauvignon Blanc comes from
Sauvignon blanc comes from France, from the Loire Valley (Sancerre) and Bordeaux. Marlborough in New Zealand made it world famous, and the Adelaide Hills and Margaret River grow it in Australia.
Styles to look for
Marlborough is tropical and punchy, with passionfruit and cut grass. Sancerre is more restrained and mineral. In Bordeaux it is blended with semillon.
Food it suits
Goat’s cheese, salads, asparagus, green herbs, oysters and fish.
How to serve it
Serve chilled, around 8 to 12°C. Fuller whites sit at the warmer end so they keep their flavour.
Worth knowing
The name comes from the French sauvage, wild, and blanc, white.
Check the menu at your venue
Wine lists change with the season and the supplier, and each venue pours its own. Check the menu before you go, or ask your waiter what is open by the glass.
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Frequently asked
What does Sauvignon Blanc taste like?
Passionfruit, lime, cut grass. Body: light. Acidity: high.
Where does Sauvignon Blanc come from?
Sauvignon blanc comes from France, from the Loire Valley (Sancerre) and Bordeaux. Marlborough in New Zealand made it world famous, and the Adelaide Hills and Margaret River grow it in Australia.
What food goes with
Goat’s cheese, salads, asparagus, green herbs, oysters and fish.
How should Sauvignon Blanc be served?
Serve chilled, around 8 to 12°C. Fuller whites sit at the warmer end so they keep their flavour.
