sauvignon blanc

noun sau·vi·gnon blanc \ ˌsō-vēn-ˈyōⁿ-ˈbläⁿ \

|Updated on: 1 Aug 2018

Definition of sauvignon blanc

: a dry white wine made from a grape originally grown in Bordeaux and the Loire valley

Recent Examples of sauvignon blanc from the Web

But they were well shucked, with briny Wellfleets and the cucumber-melon delicacy of Washington state Capitals to pair with my crisp glass of sauvignon blanc from Ateliers Raspail in the Loire’s Touraine.

— craig laban, Philly.com, "The Bercy adds French brasserie sheen to thriving Ardmore scene," 13 July 2018
Among the most popular are pinot blanc, pinot gris (also called pinot grigio by some Michigan winemakers), sauvignon blanc, riesling, gewurztraminer and chardonnay on the white side; or pinot noir, cabernet franc and merlot on the red side.

— michael austin, chicagotribune.com, "Explore Michigan's diverse wine scene, one of the country's most exciting developing regions," 5 July 2018
Camille Sobon, however, is a fan of New Zealand sauvignon blanc and has been lobbying her father to make one in that sizzling style.

— mike dunne, sacbee, "Shenandoah Valley’s newest winery Paul J. Wines recognizes the old," 4 July 2018
But that’s precisely why sauvignon blanc is so often underrated.

— marnie old, Philly.com, "Great Wine Values: Casillero del Diablo Sauvignon Blanc," 2 July 2018
Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Felton Road Vineyard, near Cromwell, Bannockburn, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand New Zealand, was once known merely for crisp, grassy sauvignon blanc wines.

— evan ortiz, Bloomberg.com, "The Best Luxury Photos From February," 1 Mar. 2018
Bridge Lane Wine sells wine kegs in five different wine varietals, including chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, red blend, white merlot, and of course, rosé.

— olivia harrison, refinery29.com, "Rosé Kegs Are The Perfect Addition To Your Memorial Day Party," 21 May 2018
Get cozy at a local winery, sipping sauvignon blanc, and then head back to any number of local Havelock restaurants for a bowl of mussels and fresh baked bread.

— cnt editors, Condé Nast Traveler, "Before She Was Royal: Meghan Markle's Camper Van Road Trip Through New Zealand," 17 May 2018
The Bakers also have a permit to serve beer and wine at their new digs, offerings of which haven’t been nailed down but will likely include Track 7 brews and a New Zealand sauvignon blanc.

— benjy egel, sacbee, "Chocolate Fish Coffee to serve beer, food at Land Park location this summer | The Sacramento Bee," 16 Apr. 2018

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