Spicewood Vineyards estate Sauvignon Blanc
This popular, crisp white wine is known for its ‘green’ herbal flavors and bright acidity. The grape originates in the Loire Valley of France. The first written account of the grape was by writer Francois Rabelais in 1534. You may see Sauvignon Blanc used for a sparkling, a light-bodied white wine, or a rich, sweet dessert wine.
The name is likely derived from the French word sauvage, which means wild because the vines are reminiscent of wild grape vines. The grapes grow well in all different climates and soils and can be found all over the world. The grape, along with Cabernet France, are the parents of Cabernet Sauvignon. The ‘green’ aromatics of Sauvignon Blanc come from the compounds called Methoxypyrazines that are natural in the grape. Flavors are often described as gooseberry, honeydew melon, grapefruit, white peach, passion fruit, lime zest, flint, and smoke. A real tasting note for Sauvignon Blanc is ‘cat pee!’ This unique chemical compound, 4MMP, is distinct in this particular grape.
The grape originates in France’s Loire Valley. Here, Sauvignon Blanc wines tend to be mineral-driven with a slightly smoky nose. About a quarter of the Sauvignon Blanc in the world is in France. Nearly half
This Article was originally published on Texas Wine Lover
