10- SAUVIGNON BLANC Flashcards
What are the flavours of Sauv Blanc?
Green fruit and vegetables (elderflower, green bell pepper, gooseberry, asparagus)
Describe the wine characterisitcs.
Describe the tasting notes.
High acid, medium bodied, always dry.
Green fruit and vegetables (asparagus, gooseberry, green bell pepper, elderflower)
What climate works best.
Cool
In Bordeaux, what white wine is SB often blended with?
Most SB in this regions is blended with Semillon (adds body, sustains fruit characteristics)
In Bordeaux, what white wine is SB often blended with?
Most SB in this regions is blended with Semillon (adds body, sustains fruit characteristics)
What are SB called in California. What regions grows this?
Fumé Blanc. They are less full bodies and more acidic.
Where does SB grow in Chile? What are the flavours?
Casablanca. Green apple, citrus, grassy.
Where is the premium region in NZ?
Marlborough. Dry, high acid, intense flavours.
Where is the premium region in South Africa?
Constantia and Elgin
