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What are usual expectations from Sauvignon Blanc? |
aromatic, clear, crisp, refreshing
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Describe a typical Sauvignon Blanc.
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strong aromas of green fruit and vegetation (gooseberry, elderflower, green bell pepper and asparagus); usually high in acidity, medium-bodied and almost always dry
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What is the Ideal climate for Sauvignon Blanc?
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cool climate, in order to show its herbaceous-aromatic character
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Does Sauvignon Blanc tolerate moderate climes?
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yes, but wines from moderate regions tend to lack the intense pungent aromatic complexity of wines from premium, cool-climate sites
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Is Sauvignon Blanc typically aged in oak or in botlle?
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no, the usual style is refreshing and fruity, so it doesn't benefit from bottle age and is generally unoaked. Those aged in oak generally come from moderate regions, and oak adds flavors of toast and spice.
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Is Sauvignon Blanc suitable for sweet wines?
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yes, its levels of acidity makes it also suitable for sweet wines, particularly in Sauternes
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What are the classic Sauvignon Blanc regions in France?
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villages of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, in the Loire Valley
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What are typical flavors of Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Central Vineyards?
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dry white wines with high acidity, medium body, and moderate or pronounced vegetal flavors;
green fruit and herbaceous notes (gooseberry, grass, blackcurrant leaf, nettle) often with a hint of smokiness |
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Most premium Bordeaux white wines are a blend of ____ and _____.
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a blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, often with Sémillon dominating.
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Why blend Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc?
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Sauvignon adds aromatic fruit character and refreshing acidity.
Sémillon adds body and sustains the fruit character, allowing complexity to develop in the bottle. |
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Describe the flavors of white Bordeaux blends.
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dry wines, with medium or high acidity, medium or full-bodied, sometimes with oaky flavors.
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What is the premium region for Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand? Describe the typical style.
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Marlborough, South Island:
dry, with high acidity, no oak, medium-bodied, and intense, pungent, clean flavors of passion fruit, gooseberry, green pepper, blackcurrant leaf. |
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What is the premium region for Sauvignon Blanc in Australia? Describe the typical style.
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Adelaide Hills, SA;
intensely fruity and clean in style |
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Describe Sauvignon Blanc in California.
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most parts of California are too warm for the herbaceous characteristics of Sauvignon to be retained. However, some interesting wines are made in Napa Valley, often labeled Fumé Blanc.
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What are the typical flavors of Fumé Blanc from California?
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medium-bodied, high in acidity with some herbaceous character (grass, asparagus) usually shining through the spicy oaky flavors (toast, liquorice, vanilla).
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What is the premium region for Sauvignon Blanc in South America? Describe the typical style.
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Casablanca and San Antonio, Chile;
herbaceous, fruit-led |
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What are the two styles of high quality Sauvignon Blanc produced in South Africa?
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1. pungent and fruit driven, but not terribly complex
2. intense and herbaceous but oaked to make less pungent, gaining toasty complexity |
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What are some bulk-production regions for inexpensive Sauvignon Blanc?
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France (outside of premium Loire appellations), including basic white Bordeaux AC, Val de Loire and Pays d'Oc;
Also, Chile, California and South Africa |
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Sauvignon Blanc in blends?
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The most important blends are dry white Bordeaux and Sauternes.
Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon blends also made in Australia, USA and Chile. |