Section 10 - Sauvignon Blanc Flashcards
Sauvignon is a _____ white grape variety
Aromatic
What is the flavor profile of a Sauvignon Blanc
Green Fruit and Vegetable (gooseberry, elderflower, bell pepper and asparagus)
Savuignon blanc needs a ____ climate and will tolerate a _____ one
Cool, moderate
Most sauvignon blancs have oak/no oak
no oak
Those aged in oak are from ____ regions and the oak adds (2 flavors)
moderate, vanilla/liquorice
SB is _____ in body with ____ acidity and usually ____ in sweetness
medium, high, dry
What sweet wine is made from SB
Sauterene
What two areas in France grow premium SB
Loire Valley and Bordeaux
A SB grown in Bordeaux is always blended with what grape
Semillon
What does Semillon add to SB
The ability to age, as well as body
What does SB add to Semillon
Aromatic fruit and acidity
What are two Bordeaux white areas that produce blended SB that age well
Pessac-Leognan AC and Graves AC
What flavors develop in premium white bordeauxs
Honey and toast
What is a classic region for SB in New Zealand
Marlborough
What is the IGP designation for SB from Loire
Val de Loire