Sauvignon Blanc
Crisp, aromatic and refreshing — labelled Fumé Blanc when oak-aged in California, a style pioneered by Robert Mondavi.
Grapefruit, gooseberry, cut grass and zesty, high acidity.
Oysters, goat cheese, herb salads.
Wineries growing Sauvignon Blanc
Cakebread Cellars
Rutherford · Est. 1973
Bright citrus-and-oak Chardonnay; the Cabernet is balanced with fresh acidity and cedar.
Duckhorn Vineyards
St. Helena · Est. 1976
Plush, plummy Merlot with graphite and mocha; polished and dinner-ready.
Robert Mondavi Winery
Oakville · Est. 1966
To Kalon Cabernet is powerful yet refined; Fumé Blanc pioneered oak-aged Sauvignon Blanc in the US.
Hall Wines
St. Helena · Est. 2003
Polished, dark-fruited Cabernet with fine-grained tannin and generous oak.
Frog's Leap Winery
Rutherford · Est. 1981
Fresh, food-friendly, lower-alcohol wines with vibrant acidity and true varietal character.
Beaulieu Vineyard
Rutherford · Est. 1900
The Georges de Latour Private Reserve is a benchmark, cellar-worthy Rutherford Cabernet.
Ferrari-Carano Vineyards
Dry Creek Valley · Est. 1981
Crisp Fumé Blanc and rich Chardonnay; the gardens make it a photographer's favourite.
Dry Creek Vineyard
Dry Creek Valley · Est. 1972
Zesty Fumé Blanc and juicy old-vine Zinfandel; a great picnic stop.
Chalk Hill Estate
Chalk Hill · Est. 1972
Textural, mineral Chardonnay; the estate grounds are extraordinary.
Matanzas Creek Winery
Bennett Valley · Est. 1977
Crisp, herb-tinged Sauvignon Blanc and polished Merlot; visit in early summer bloom.
Benziger Family Winery
Sonoma Mountain · Est. 1980
Clean, expressive estate wines; the tram tour is a wine-country classic.
Silverado Vineyards
Stags Leap District · Est. 1981
Polished, red-fruited Cabernet with supple Stags Leap texture and gentle oak.
Charles Krug Winery
St. Helena · Est. 1861
Classic, savoury Napa Cabernet steeped in more than 160 years of valley history.
Rochioli Vineyards & Winery
Russian River Valley · Est. 1976
Vivid red-cherry Pinot with silky texture; the estate Sauvignon Blanc is a cult favourite.
Sauvignon Blanc FAQs
What does Sauvignon Blanc taste like?
Sauvignon Blanc typically shows Grapefruit, gooseberry, cut grass and zesty, high acidity. Crisp, aromatic and refreshing — labelled Fumé Blanc when oak-aged in California, a style pioneered by Robert Mondavi.
What food pairs with Sauvignon Blanc?
Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully with Oysters, goat cheese, herb salads.
Where is Sauvignon Blanc grown?
Classic homes for Sauvignon Blanc include Bordeaux, Sonoma & Napa (as Fumé Blanc), Marlborough. Estates in our guide that grow it include Cakebread Cellars, Duckhorn Vineyards, Robert Mondavi Winery, Hall Wines, Frog's Leap Winery, Beaulieu Vineyard.
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