Sauvignon Blanc

(aka. Blanc Fume, Fume Blanc, Savagnin Musque)

Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown in California -- at over 15,000 acres, it’s now the third most planted variety -- and often assumes the moniker ‘Fume Blanc’. This popular synonym, credited to Napa’s Robert Mondavi, derives from the grape’s historic home of Pouilly in France’s Upper Loire Valley, where Sauvignon Blanc is the dominant varietal and goes locally by the name of ‘Blanc Fumé’. This noble grape is also successfully grown in Washington State and in New York on Long Island. In Canada, the variety is establishing a foothold in both the Niagara region of Ontario and British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley.

When treated with respect and afforded suitable growing conditions, it is one of the wine world’s darlings. Dry wines made from this grape are characterized by steely, racy acidity, green, gooseberry fruit, asparagus and a grassy, herbaceous character. It is rarely oaked, except in California, where it has often been subjected to Read more »

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Popular Regions for Sauvignon Blanc View all

  • France

    Perhaps no country evokes such strong associations with fine wine as does France. Its reputatio...

  • California

    Viticulture in California began in the 1700s as Spanish missionaries worked their way north fro...

  • Marlborough

      While wines from Marlborough, in New Zealand’s South Island, have only come into prominenc...

  • Sancerre

      Sancerre is an appellation located in the so-called Upper Loire -- the eastern end of the ...

  • Napa

      There is some debate over how this famous wine region got its name. Spanish settlers named...

  • New Zealand

    The history of New Zealand wine-making dates back to the 1800s when settlers planted vines and ...

  • Chile

    Winemaking was first introduced to Chile by Spanish settlers in the 1500’s, but it wasn’t until...

  • Sonoma County

      Wine-making in Sonoma, California began in 1812 when Russian colonists planted grapes at F...

  • South Africa

      The history of wine-making in South Africa began as the Dutch East India company establish...

Popular Wineries using Sauvignon Blanc

  • Château Paul Mas

    For over 170 years, González Byass has committed itself to research and quality for its range of ...

  • Château de Pommard

    Today, Château de Pommard is the largest private vineyard in Bourgogne. Its 20 hectares of wines ...

  • Albert Boxler

    Albert Boxler is a 300-year-old family winery in the small town of Niedermorschwihr. The domaine ...

  • Moët & Chandon

      Moet & Chandon is one of the most well-known luxury champagne producers in the word. Wi...

  • Arrogant Frog

    Arrogant Frog was born in the Herault Valley in Languedoc in the south of France, near the Medite...

  • Cordier

    United since the merger of two century-old trading houses, Cordier and Mestrezat.The Cordier Mest...

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Sauvignon Blanc on Snooth

  • Clif Family Winery RTE Sauvignon Blanc 2012

    Snoothrank:

    Nice balanced Sauv Blanc nose. Juicy, crisp and fresh. Nicely balanced, refreshing and tasty.90 pts.5/10/13 at VeloVino Read More

    Wine review by VegasOenophile


  • Heitz Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2012

    Snoothrank:

    Crisp, fresh nose. Nice tropical fruit. Easy drinking and crisp and fresh. Floral with juicy citrus with good acid. Nice.88 pts.5/10/13 at winery Read More

    Wine review by VegasOenophile


  • Peju Province Winery Sauvignon Blanc 2012

    Snoothrank:

    Lovely tropical fruit. Lush nose with aromas of pineapple, guava, mango. Vibrant on the palate with crisp acidity. Juicy and mouth-watering with flavors of pineapple, guava and mango. Very nice and tropical.92 pts.5/10/13 at winery Read More

    Wine review by VegasOenophile


  • Hanna Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley 2012

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    Crisp, clean, cool, light fruit. The perfect summer wine. Read More

    Wine review by billgardiner


  • Château Vital-Henri Sauvignon Blanc Bordeaux Frankrijk 2007

    Snoothrank:

    No written review

    Wine review by mike087


  • Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc Reserva 2010

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    No written review

    Wine review by BrianWHanes


  • Michel Bailly a-les Logesa Pouilly-Fume 2010

    Snoothrank:

    Very crisp and refreshing. Typical profile for SB with stone fruit with a touch more sweetness. Read More

    Wine review by BrianWHanes


  • Villa Maria 2009

    Snoothrank:

    Nice example of Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. Refreshing acidity and citrus fruit blend with grassy notes. Read More

    Wine review by Welkja


  • Los Vascos Sauvignon Blanc 2011

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    ok Read More

    Wine review by calywa


  • Grgich Hills Violetta Late Harvest 2009

    Snoothrank:

    Honey and toasted nut. Hazelnut and dried apricot aromas and flavors. Great acid and lovely texture. Great balance which is so crucial to a good lat harvest wine! Delicious, mouth coating and enjoyable. 95 pts.5/10/1 at winery Read More

    Wine review by VegasOenophile


  • I am a beginner with wine...how should an unfinished bottle be stored..

    Comment by 1280156McCants 1280156 McCants


  • Les South

    Comment by 417415les south 417415 les south


  • Tell Chateau in France that I will write to Then Real soon ,and my Two Sister Ruby's of Baron Maurice & Baroness Noemie De'Rothschild are Still The Best Best on Planet .This Blanc Nice To Drink.

    Comment by 417415les south 417415 les south


  • Tell Chateau in France that I will write to Then Real soon ,and my Two Sister Ruby's of Baron Maurice & Baroness Noemie De'Rothschild are Still The Best Best on Planet .This Blanc Nice To Drink.

    Comment by 417415les south 417415 les south


  • After tasting the following Sauvignon Blanc varietals from the Marlborough regions of New Zealand "Brancott and Matua", I won't even buy any Sauvignon Blanc varietals from any where else in the world.

    Comment by 475141PJMwine 475141 PJMwine


  • My love fo Sauv. Blanc is a relatively new one. I discovered the wonders of this strain while representing New Zealand's Villa Maria winery at Israel's largest wine exhibit - "Sommelier", which took place in November '10. I tried both the Blancs from the Private Bin and the Cellar Selection series. The aromas sent me dreaming. I had visions of t...

    Comment by 827915Malka Lev Adom 827915 Malka Lev Adom


  • frankly, i'm not pro in tasting wine, but somehow i do like this "Mancura" brand.... no doubt price are acceptable... and it was smooth for me..... any comment? do share... :)

    Comment by 539836Adriane31 539836 Adriane31


  • Tasted Kemblefield Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand this weekend. Oh my- it was a bunch of bold fruit just bursting all over. Only $9.99 a bottle. Guess I will be going back for a case. MMmMMmMMM!

    Comment by 351446dsolara 351446 dsolara


  • Where can I buy Running with Scissors Sauvignon Blanc in Melbourne, FL?

    Comment by 353945carmencatspaw 353945 carmencatspaw


  • Soo... what's your favorite SB region? Do you have an inclination for wines from particular one? In my case it's Chilean Sauvignon Blancs, for numerous reasons. New Zealand's products are awfully overpriced here in Poland and there aren't many Napa/Sonoma wines around (either overpriced quality wine or nice price global moguls' products). The c...

    Comment by 98971shot2pieces 98971 shot2pieces


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