Sauvignon Blanc

Question 1

Commonly known as planted widely in?

Answer 1

Bordeaux, in the Loire Valley and in the New World, particularly Marlborough (New Zealand).

Question 2

In cool or moderate climate regions on poor soils

Answer 2

High acidity
Classic green, herbaceous flavours (often reminiscent of green pepper, grass or nettles). These herbaceous characteristics are usually joined by some fruitiness - typically passionfruit, or elderflower.

Question 3

Warm and Hot regions

Answer 3

It can fail to develop much aromatic character, just have hints of peach and grapefruit.

Question 4

Can Oak be used and generally where?

Answer 4

Yes Oak is sometimes used to give the wines more body and flavour character, particularly in the United States where the Oak aged wines are frequently labelled as Fume Blanc.

Question 5

In the United States, what are Oak aged Sauvignon Blancs labelled?

Answer 5

Fume Blanc.

Please note that in most other regions this is merely a synonym for Sauvignon Blanc

Question 6

Sauvignon Blanc is best consumed

Answer 6

While young and fruity, Those that do not simply fade and can develop vegetal aromas of asparagus and peas.

Question 7

Classic regions include

Answer 7

Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume (The Loire Valley)

Marlborough (New Zealand)

Question 8

Good Examples of this grape can also be found in

Answer 8

Parts of the Loire, 
New Zealand
South Africa
Chile
Bordeaux 
The Midi (Southern France)
California