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

  • Marlborough

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

  • Sonoma County

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

  • Sancerre

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

  • California

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

  • Chile

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

  • New Zealand

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

  • France

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

  • Napa

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

  • South Africa

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

Popular Wineries using Sauvignon Blanc

  • Mud House Wines

    Mud House is a winery specializing in growing and crafting cool-climate pinot noir and sauvignon ...

  • Konrad & Conrad

    Konrad Wines is fully owned by the Hengstler family, Konrad, Sigrun and their two sons, Conrad an...

  • Framingham Wine Company Limited

    Framingham Wines Limited derives its name from the village of Framingham, located in Southern Nor...

  • Oyster Bay Wines

    Internationally-recognised for producing "elegant, assertive wines with glorious fruit flavours",...

  • Allan Scott Family Winemakers

    Allan Scott Wines & Estates Ltd is a family owned and operated vineyard and winery group. The c...

  • Kim Crawford Wines

    One of the reasons why New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs have taken the world by storm. Delightful ...

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Sauvignon Blanc on Snooth

  • I ran up to Napa for a few days to get away and taste some wines from places ... ... were2011 Priest Ranch Sauvignon Blanc2009 High Flyer Pinot Noir Doctor's VineyardThe spectacularly perfumed 2009 Priest Ranch Syrah which had a delicious nose of chocolate lava cake.  Nice wines all.I dined at Hurley's that night and upon many recommendations... Read More

    Forum post in the topic Napa Highlights May 2013


  • Turnbull Wine Cellars Old Vines Sauvignon Blanc 2012

    Snoothrank:

    Musty nose of melon. Juicy bubblegum-like acidity. Nice acidity and a crisp profile. Lots of tropical fruit flavor. Nice. 89 pts.5/10/13 at winery Read More

    Wine review by VegasOenophile


  • 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

    Snoothrank:

    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

    Snoothrank:

    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


  • 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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