Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is a popular green skinned grape that is grown around the globe in many Pacific, American and South Pacific nations. Originally from south west France, the grape is one of the most popular green skinned varieties and is gaining popularity in countries that have not traditionally grown vine varieties. Synonymous with ‘fume Blanc’ in California, where it’s a popular take among locals, the variety is extensively cultivated in France, Canada, Chile, Loire valley, Australia and Washington.

These grapes, due to their green skin can either produce extremely grassy, strong flavours, or produce the exact opposite, that is sweet and tropical flavours depending on the fermentation and maceration processes. Type of produce also depends a lot on the climate the grape has been cultivated in.

Historically attested to Bordeaux and Loire valley of France, its exact origins remain unknown despite its popularity around the globe. The phylloxera crisis that prevailed in the 1880s, devastated Sauvignon Blanc vineyards, where as emergency measures, some winemakers introduced the variety of Chilean territories where it is a popular getaway vine.