Sauvignon Blanc: It’s Versatile Along with rosé, a wine that has gained in popularity at American tables is Sauvignon Blanc. One of the most versatile whites, Sauvignon Blanc is a grape that has tremendous purity and transparency. It’s a chameleon of sorts, because depending on where it is grown Sauvignon Blanc can show different characteristics - ranging from citrusy to earthy to minerally. The other thing to love about Sauvignon Blanc is its ability to pair well with any types of foods or courses – as an By Kurt Wieneke aperitif, with appetizers, or as the perfect foil for light meat or fish dishes. Let’s explore some of the most famous regions for this wonderful grape: Sauvignon Blanc. New Zealand – My sisterin-law likes the New Zealand version, which has a more concentrated and in-your-face style with big notes of lime, gooseberry, grapefruit, and grass or hay. Sometimes, the grapefruit can be a bit over-the-top, so try out different producers to find a version you like. Cost ranges from $10-$20. White Bordeaux – The Bordeaux region in southwest France is famous for its red blends, but many estates also produce a white wine made primarily from Sauvignon Blanc, with some Semillon also included in the blend. The best versions of White Bordeaux usually hail from Graves or Pessac-Leognan and these can have a complex profile of flowers -- citrus, lemon, earth, and gravel. Cost ranges from $25-40. Sancerre – The small town and appellation of Sancerre lies just 100 miles south of Paris. This is, indeed, hallowed ground for Sauvignon Blanc. Nowhere else in the world does Sauvignon Blanc exhibit such power, complexity, and terroir (i.e. sense of place). The taste and aromatic profile of a fine Sancerre reveals lime zest, green apple, chamomile, and thyme along with minerally gun flint and slate notes. Cost ranges from $20-$30. Indiana Golf Journal
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