What is Sauvignon Blanc?
Sauvignon Blanc is a green-skinned grape variety that originates from the city of Bordeaux in France.
The grape most likely gets its name from the French words sauvage and blanc due to its early origins as an indigenous grape in South West France. It is possibly a descendant of Savagnin.
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Is Sauvignon Blanc South Africa?
Sauvignon Blanc is a relative newcomer to the Cape, but the country’s winemakers have quickly learned how to get the best out of this variety, making it in a distinctly South African style: full of ripe grapefruit flavors.
What is the South African Sauvignon Blanc style?
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South African Sauvignon Blanc tends to be more herbaceous and savory than Loire Sauvignon Blanc, with notes of green pepper, asparagus, and flint. The acidity is typically lower than in Loire Sauvignon Blanc, giving the wine a softer mouthfeel.
Is Sauvignon Blanc dry or medium?
As Sauvignon Blanc is a dry wine there is usually no or little residual sugar left in the wine, meaning that it tends to be lower in sugar and calories than its sweeter counterparts.
However, alcohol itself contains calories, meaning that your glass of Sauvignon will still have a few calories.