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About Sauvignon Blanc White Wine

About Sauvignon Blanc White Wine
Sauvignon Blanc is a bit of a chameleon of a variety, as it changes its character depending on where it is grown. Most famously in France’s Loire Valley, (especially in Pouilly-Fumé and Sancerre), it is a rich dry white with distinct herbal notes in the nose and on the palate. In New Zealand, the flavors range from gooseberry to tropical; both styles have very good natural acidity. Certain areas in Chile also produce very tropical-driven examples with a touch of herbal character, while the typical California style is clean with melon and spearmint fruit with only traces of herbal notes.

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Grgich Hills 2016 Estate Grown Fumé Blanc Napa Valley
95 points
$31
Grgich Hills
2016 Estate Grown Fumé Blanc Napa Valley
Clear yellow straw color. Grassy, green, herbal, funky aromas of harissa, green apple, papaya, and ripe pineapple with a fat body and a very long bell pepper , flint, lemon wedge, snipped chive, and apricot jam finish. A savory, flamboyant Sauvignon Blanc with killer minerality and style for days.
95 points $31
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Château Élan 2018 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$25
Château Élan
2018 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
Yellow color. Aromas and flavors of preserved lemon, banana danish, orange confection, fresh apple, flint, and petrol with a supple, prickly, petillant, fruity light body and a tingling, buoyant finish displaying notes of pineapple relish, gherkins, limestone, and fleur de sel with no oak flavor. A unique and wild sauvignon with piles of flamboyant character; superb minerality akin to an aged Chablis.
93 points $25
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San Simeon 2018 Estate Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$28
San Simeon
2018 Estate Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
Emerald straw color. Aromas of sweet pear, guanabana, white grapefruit, malt, and pineapple candies with a silky, lively, fruity light body and a sleek, interesting, medium-length lime zest and gravel finish with a suggestion of oak flavor. Vibrant acidity and perfectly round flavors shine in this balanced and beautiful Sauvignon Blanc.
93 points $28
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Elysian Springs 2018 Pennies From Heaven Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$27.50
Elysian Springs
2018 Pennies From Heaven Sauvignon Blanc
Golden straw color. Aromas of juicy gooseberry, passionfruit custard, turmeric, and wet grass with a satiny, vibrant, fruity light body and a graceful, interesting, medium-length cardamom and starfruit finish with no oak flavor. An outgoing Sauvignon Blanc with big personality; exuberantly fruity.
93 points $27.50
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Grgich Hills 2015 Estate Grown Fume Blanc
93 points
$31
Grgich Hills
2015 Estate Grown Fume Blanc
Medium straw green color. Exotic, smoky aromas of gooseberry coulis, mesquite, and baked pear with a satiny, lively, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a tingling, delightful, long yuzu spritzed honeydew, tamarind, roasted pineapple, and ripe mango finish with light oak flavor. A bright and welcoming Fume Blanc that nails the style.
93 points $31
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Whitehaven 2017 Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$20
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Whitehaven
2017 Sauvignon Blanc
Silvery straw color. Citrusy, tropical aromas and flavors of tropical fruit salad, grapefruit marmalade, and yellow pepper with a supple, tangy, petillant, dry-yet-fruity medium body and an even, intricate, very long finish revealing notes of green apple, peach, honey, and wheatgrass with fine, fruit tannins and no oak flavor. A great sauvignon blanc with rich tropical flavors and a long, satisfying finish.
93 points $20 Best Buy
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Havelock 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
92 points
$13.99
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Havelock
2018 Sauvignon Blanc
Yellow straw color. Inviting aromas of green pineapple, ripe grapefruit, gooseberry, and fresh grass clippings with a silky, vibrant, dry light-to-medium body and a stimulating, medium-length mango, guava, dill, and sea salt finish. A extroverted, flavor-packed sauvignon blanc; Marlborough in a bottle.
Awards: '2019 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $15 and Under' Best Value New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Exceptional Value
92 points $13.99 Best Buy
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Leaf Plucker 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
92 points
$8.99
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Leaf Plucker
2018 Sauvignon Blanc
Emerald straw color. Aromas and flavors of buttered apples, pineapple relish, toasted Hawaiian roll, passionfruit, grilled asparagus, and tropical spices with a satiny, fruity light body and a smooth, engaging, medium-length finish with no oak flavor. A flamboyant and outgoing toasty Sauvignon Blanc with character for days.
92 points $8.99 Best Buy
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Dry Creek Vineyard 2018 Fumé Blanc Sauvignon Blanc
92 points
$15
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Dry Creek Vineyard
2018 Fumé Blanc Sauvignon Blanc
Straw color. Aromas of passionfruit jam, honeydew melon, gooseberry, and white flowers with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a tingling, complex, medium-long jasmine, key lime pie with whipped cream, celery, sugar snap peas, and white pepper finish with no oak flavor. A lengthy, delicate white that is a lovely example of Sonoma’s Sauvignon Blanc.
92 points $15 Best Buy
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Hagafen 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
92 points
$27
Hagafen
2018 Sauvignon Blanc
Clear yellow straw color. Grassy aromas and flavors of grass, wet white stone, granny smith, and honey with a lean, tangy, bone-dry light body and a graceful, compelling, medium-long finish manifesting nuances of grapefruit pith, white peach, and cedar with fruit tannins and a suggestion of oak flavor. A full-bodied, almost grippy Sauvignon Blanc that will make an upstanding dinner pairing.
92 points $27
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