I have recently visited Cannes in France, and previously Ile De Re, a small island in South France. On each of my trip, I am exploring the love of wine. One of the best dry white wines is a pure Sauvignon Blanc, which literally means “Wild White.” This grape wine variety became a hit all over the globe that started from the regions of Bordeaux and Loire Valley in France. Before used in wineries, this variety is indigenous in the southern parts of France.

Initially, Sauvignon Blanc is a variety that is only for crossbreeding with other major grape wines. The famous example for the event is when Sauvignon Blanc paired with Cabernet Franc to produce Cabernet Sauvignon in the 18th century that is now a major variety for red wines.

However, when the phylloxera virus started to terrorize grape farms, some interspersed cuttings have been delivered to Chile to continue production. Enough of its history, let us now discuss the essentials about Sauvignon Blanc.

What can I expect in a Sauvignon Blanc?

It is a green-skinned variety with flavours opposite to a Chardonnay’s. Unlike other types of white wine, the Sauvignon Blanc oozes with herbaceous flavours of grass, Jalapeno, bell pepper, and gooseberry.

A typical Sauvignon Blanc wine is golden yellow. The ripeness of this variety predicts the flavour of the wine ranging from lime to a green apple to a passion fruit until it tastes like white peach. Usually, Sauvignon Blanc processed dry, but newer versions of this wine have a little amount of sugar added into it, this style is quite popular in California.

The Best Sauvignon Blanc Wine

Starborough Sauvignon Blanc 

 This wine won awards like Gold in San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition of 2016, a Silver in Los Angeles International Wine Competition, a Bronze in TEXSOM International Wine Awards of 2017 and a Bronze in Air New Zealand Wine Awards of 2016.

It has the familiar taste of lemongrass, passionfruit, grapefruit and lime in the nose. From the region of Marlborough, this wine is best with shellfish, goat cheese, and salads.

Taylor’s Wakefield Estate Sauvignon Blanc ―

This is the epitome of a pure Australian Sauvignon Blanc perfectly balanced in the nose and the mouth. Enough crispness with a clean structure that is oozing with a minerality that perfectly fits with flavours of a passionfruit. A short finish with final touches of the flavors of an apple.

If you’re still in doubt, this wine earned many awards like a Bronze in the International Wine Challenge of 2015 and 2018. It also won a silver in the Decanter World Wine Awards of 2015 and many more. All the way from the Adelaide Hills, it is best with shellfish, goat cheese, and other salads.

Pounamu Sauvignon Blanc ―

Another excitement from the region of Marlborough that will certainly tingle those palates. This is a must-try wine that won awards like a Silver in TEXSOM International Wine Awards, Decanter World Wine Awards, and Mundus Vini, all in the year of 2017.

This wine is best with shellfish, goat cheese, and other salads. It is full of the famous herbaceous aroma and completed with fruity, fresh, citrus flavour and hints of minerality. It also has that long, refreshing finish. A dry, white wine that will surely make you wanting for more.

Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc ―

From the beautiful region of Marlborough, New Zealand, this is one of the best Sauvignon Blanc wines in the world, a true form of art. A balanced excitement on the nose and palate that is rich in herbaceous, lemon flavour completed with a long finish.

This wine is to die for, no doubt it won so many awards like Bronze in International Wine Challenge 2018, Decanter World Wine Awards 2017 and 2016, TEXSOM International Wine Awards 2017 and lastly commended by the International Wine Challenge of 2018. This a treat best with shellfish, salads and other shellfish.

Matua Valley Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc ―

If you want to try something new or a fresh, unique taste of Sauvignon Blanc, well try this golden wine. A taste of pineapple and other tropical fruit balanced with mild acidity and green apple taste. It is best with goat cheese, salads, and shellfish.

An award-winning wine that won Bronze in Los Angeles International Wine Competition of 2016, TEXSOM International Wine Awards of 2015, Hong Kong International Wine Award and Spirit Competition of 2015 and recognized and commended by International Wine Challenge of 2015. An authentic classical wine you’ll need to try before anything else.

Yellow Tail Sauvignon Blanc ―

An extreme delight from South Eastern Australia, this Sauvignon Blanc wine is a thriller both in the nose and palate. A taste of passionfruit, citrus fruits with hints of spice, this will be your new favourite summer wine.

This is best with shellfish, salads and goat cheese. It received a commendation from the International Wine Challenge of 2018 and Blue Gold in Sydney International Wine Competition of 2013.