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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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Zonte’s Footstep 2021 Excalibur Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$17
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Zonte’s Footstep
2021 Excalibur Sauvignon Blanc
Emerald straw color. Aromas and flavors of curry, cumin, ramps, and jalapeño chutney with a lean, lively, dry light-to-medium body and a tingling, delightful, medium-long finish that presents accents of grapefruit pith and capers with fruit tannins and no oak flavor. A savory, outspoken take on Sauvignon Blanc from the new world.
Awards: '2021 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 5 White Wine $20 and Under' Best Value Australian Sauvignon Blanc
93 points $17 Best Buy
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Yarden 2020 Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$19
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Yarden
2020 Sauvignon Blanc
Golden straw color. Aromas and flavors of lemon grass, lemon poppy seed, ginger ale, and passion fruit with a soft, bright, bone-dry light body and a smooth, brisk finish with notes of ripe pear, white pepper, and white peach with fruit tannins and no oak flavor. An elegant Sauvignon Blanc in a refined and distinctive style; this is an exciting, somewhat Francophone take and is well worth a try for any lover of the varietal.
Awards: '2021 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 5 White Wine $20 and Under'
93 points $19 Best Buy
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Reynolds Family Winery 2018 Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$33
Reynolds Family Winery
2018 Sauvignon Blanc
Yellow straw color. Tropical aromas and flavors of ripe pineapple, tamarind, guava pastry, and vanilla-coconut cream with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a seamless, distinctive, long finish with accents of island spices and golden kiwi with a suggestion of oak flavor. A bold and tropical New World Sauvignon Blanc that displays excellent length and concentration.
93 points $33
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Domaine Beausejour 2019 Les Silex Sauvignon Blanc
93 points
$45
Domaine Beausejour
2019 Les Silex Sauvignon Blanc
Straw color. Aromas and flavors of pickled jicama, fresh cut grass, white grapefruit, white pepper, and hint of passion fruit with a satiny, vibrant, dryish light body and a smooth, interesting, medium-long finish with notes of lime pie with meringue with moderate oak flavor. A spot-on Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire with great balance and concentration.
Awards: 2020 Best International Sauvignon Blanc
93 points $45
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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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Billsboro 2020 Sauvignon Blanc
92 points
$20
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Billsboro
2020 Sauvignon Blanc
Emerald straw color. Aromas and flavors of lime flesh, pomelo, underripe pineapple, and fresh cut grass with a satiny, vibrant, dry light body and a graceful, interesting, medium-length finish imparting notes of green mango with no oak flavor. A lean and bone dry Sauvignon Blanc that doesn’t skimp on varietal character; a charming wine from the Finger Lakes.
92 points $20 Best Buy
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AvinoDos 2020 Sauvignon Blanc
92 points
$28
AvinoDos
2020 Sauvignon Blanc
Silvery emerald straw color. Attractive aromas and flavors of delicate lemon glaze, hints of golden kiwi, fresh cut grass, and citrus-scented cookies with buttercream with a round, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, elegant, medium-long finish with no oak flavor. Mouthwatering acidity and lengthy flavor stand out in this upstanding Carneros Sauvignon Blanc; an excellent choice for California Sauvignon Blanc lovers.
92 points $28
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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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Brancott Estate 2020 Flight Song Sauvignon Blanc
91 points
$14
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Brancott Estate
2020 Flight Song Sauvignon Blanc
Pale straw green color. Aromas and flavors of pink grapefruit, wheat grass, star fruit, and fresh bell pepper with a satiny, crisp, dry-yet-fruity light body and a smooth, compelling, medium-length finish evoking accents of Meyer lemon with no oak flavor. Classic juicy, fruity and grassy notes will certainly appeal to lovers of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
91 points $14 Best Buy
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Zonte’s Footstep 2020 Excalibur Sauvignon Blanc
91 points
$15
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Zonte’s Footstep
2020 Excalibur Sauvignon Blanc
Silvery straw color. Aromas and flavors of gooseberry, key lime, fondant, and hints of vanilla with a velvety, crisp, light body and a smooth, engaging, medium-long finish that exhibits accents of custard, green apple, and pink grapefruit with silky tannins and light oak flavor. A balanced Australian Sauvignon Blanc with oscillating creaminess, tart notes, and a velvety texture.
Awards: '2020 World Value Wine Challenge-Top 10 White Wine $15 and Under'
91 points $15 Best Buy
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