Ep 104What if I told you there’s a white wine that makes “cat pee” an absolute compliment? And you might already have a bottle of it chilling in your fridge!Today, I am continuing my Grape Deep Dive Mini-Series and it’s all about Sauvignon Blanc. The first wine I really fell in love with was the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from Noblio. It’s such a fresh, easy drinking wine!We are digging deep into the key viticultural and winemaking factors that shape Sauvignon Blanc’s character, as well as soil types and the diverse styles that emerge from different regions. I’ll touch on Sauvignon Blanc hotspots like France’s Loire Valley and Bordeaux, New Zealand’s Marlborough region, California’s Sonoma Valley, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Casablanca Valley & Leyda Valley, Chile, and Adelaide Hills Australia.We will finish it off with some tips on what food to pair with Sauvignon Blanc, whether or not Sauvignon Blanc should be aged, and what you should expect to pay for a bottle.So, if you are ready to discover why Sauvignon Blanc is such a global favorite and find out which regions, winemaking style, and food pairings work best, then this episode is for you!Types of wine grapes episodesChardonnay - https://www.corkandfizz.com/blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-6Cabernet Franc - https://www.corkandfizz.com/blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-14Chenin Blanc - https://www.corkandfizz.com/blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-21Riesling - https://www.corkandfizz.com/blog/guide-to-wine-podcast-episode-38Barbera - Episode 45Merlot - Episode 57Best Italian Dessert Wines - Episode 101Episode Highlights:Overview of Sauvignon BlancViticulture and grape characteristicsUnique aromas and chemical compounds of Sauvignon BlancStructure of Sauvignon BlancTerroir factors affecting Sauvignon BlancWinemaking styles and techniques of Sauvignon BlancNotable Sauvignon Blanc regions and their stylesServing, aging and buying tips for Sauvignon BlancSauvignon Blanc food pairingsWhat did you think of the episode? Text me!Don't Forget to Download my Free Wine Tasting Guide! - https://www.corkandfizz.com/free-wine-tasting-guide Connect with me:Cork and Fizz - https://www.corkandfizz.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/corkandfizz/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/corkandfizz/Email - [email protected]

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