Sauvignon Blanc

Question 1

Climate for Sauvignon Blanc?

Answer 1

Cool to moderate

Question 2

Best known profile?

Answer 2

Dry, aromatic, herbaceous aromas, and refreshing high acidity

Question 3

Characteristic aromas

Answer 3

Herbaceous (grass, bell pepper, asparagus)

Question 4

Oak or inert?

Answer 4

Inert

Herbaceous aromas easily overwhelmed by oak

Question 5

Regions in France that only produce Sauvignon Blanc?

Answer 5

Sancerre
Pouilly-Fume

Both in Loire Valley

Question 6

Where is Touraine and what is it known for?

Answer 6

Loire Valley

Cheap, fruity wines

Question 7

Regions in Bordeaux known for Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 7

Bordeaux AOC (simple)

Graves
Pessac-Leognan (both more concentrated and complex)

Latter two are typically blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon

Question 8

Area in Languedoc-Roussillon that grows Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 8

Pays d’Oc

Question 9

Areas in New Zealand known for Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 9

Marlborough

Sauvignon Blanc from this region typically has more pronounced characteristics than Loire Valley

Usually made from grapes harvested at different sites or different times

Question 10

Areas in Australia known for Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 10

Margaret River (western Australia - usually blended with Semillon)

Adelaide Hills (most widely planted grape variety here)

Question 11

Areas in Chile known for Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 11

Casablanca Valley (very good)

Central Valley (range from inexpensive to very good)

Question 12

Areas in South Africa known for Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 12

Constantia (south of Cape Town)

Elgin

Question 13

Area in USA known for Sauvignon Blanc

Answer 13

Napa Valley (not a lot here though and it’s very different and sometimes oaked)