Sauvignon Blanc
White wine grape variety
Also known as Sauv Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine grape with signature aromas of gooseberry, grapefruit, cut grass. Structure: Medium(−) body, High acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Chardonnay and Riesling.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for high acidity and green-citrus aromatic drive.
- Check for pyrazine-like herb notes before calling Riesling (#10077) or Albarino (#15689).
Confidence signals
- Gooseberry and cut-grass markers
- Linear high-acid finish
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Loire Valley · Marlborough · Casablanca Valley · Stellenbosch
- Classic styles: High-acid aromatic dry white · Fresh herbaceous stainless-steel white
Common questions
Is Sauvignon Blanc a red or white grape variety?
Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine grape variety.
What does Sauvignon Blanc smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Sauvignon Blanc include gooseberry, grapefruit and cut grass. Structural profile: Medium(−) body, High acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Sauvignon Blanc?
Documented tells for Sauvignon Blanc: Look for high acidity and green-citrus aromatic drive. and Check for pyrazine-like herb notes before calling Riesling (#10077) or Albarino (#15689)..
What is Sauvignon Blanc most often confused with in blind tasting?
Sauvignon Blanc is most commonly confused with Chardonnay, Riesling and Chenin Blanc. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Sauvignon Blanc grown?
Classic regions for Sauvignon Blanc include Loire Valley, Marlborough, Casablanca Valley and Stellenbosch.