When you are looking for the best sauvignon blanc, the experts at Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits can help you find what you need at the best prices.
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About Sauvignon Blanc
This grape can deliver interesting flavors. Depending on the ripeness, the grapes can range from tart to tropical; so, wines from colder regions like France will have the flavor of lime or green apple, while hotter climate wines will taste more like passionfruit or, if the grapes are very ripe, peach.
In the 1970s, adventurous winemakers began planting Sauvignon Blanc grapes in New Zealand. They grew them in moderate to cool conditions, with lots of sun for ripening, then aged the wine in stainless steel.
These New World wines offered aromas and flavors of citrus, elderflower, peach and tropical fruit. By the 1980s, delicious, inexpensive Sauvignon Blanc wines from Marlborough and other New Zealand regions earned international acclaim and Sauvignon Blanc is now the benchmark white wine of New Zealand, where it features intense green citrus and berry fruit flavors. The New Zealand-inspired style is now produced everywhere from Washington to Chile to South Africa to Australia.
Sauvignon Blanc is usually made as a dry white wine. However, some New Zealand producers make sparkling wine with it. Sauvignon Blanc is also used to make the famous Bordeaux dessert wine, Sauternes, where it is typically blended with Semillon and/or Muscadelle.
Like all white wines, Sauvignon Blanc should be served chilled. If the wine is too warm, the alcohol will be more noticeable while flavors and acidity will taste dull. Too cold, and the aromas and flavors are muted. The best temperature range is 50–55°F, which can be achieved by two hours in the refrigerator or 30–40 minutes in an ice-water bath.
Sauvignon Blanc pairs well with:
- Fish (e.g., sole, swordfish, red snapper)
- Shellfish (crab, scallops, clams)
- Oysters
- Chicken
- Pork
- Grilled white meats
- Pasta
- Soft goat cheese
Try a bottle of the excellent Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand’s Marlborough region.
Learn how to choose the best Sauvignon Blanc from the experts at Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits in the Cayman Islands.
