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    Sauvignon Blanc! The 2023 Guide To The Best Sauvignon Blanc Wines

    Crisp, dry and oh so refreshing, Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most popular varieties of white wine. Ranging from citrus to grassy to tropical fruit (grapefruit, pineapple, mango) to mineral aromas and flavors, it's one of our favorite and most refreshing wines to drink in the summer.

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    A parent of Cabernet Sauvignon (along with Cabernet Franc), this green-skinned grape is thought to have originated in the Bordeaux region of France like so many other notable varieties. While Bordeaux (Sauternes) and the Loire Valley (Sancerre) still produce excellent examples, winemakers are producing delicious Sauvignon Blanc all over the world.

    New Zealand and the Marlborough region in particular has excelled with this variety but Chile, California, Australia, South Africa and northeastern Italy also produce quite a few tasty examples. Each area has developed their own distinctive traits over the years so it's also great fun to compare and contrast these different regional styles.

    Click here to get a printable shopping list of The Best Sauvignon Blanc!

    The variety is also known as Fume Blanc, Muskat-Silvaner or just Sauvignon in some regions and is often blended with the variety Semillon, particularly in France. Typically made in stainless steel and consumed while young, you can also find excellent examples aged in oak that have some aging potential. It makes a great pairing for cheese, fish, chicken, salads and other summer fare.

    And one last note - the aroma described as "cat pee" is a real thing in this variety, caused by a unique chemical compound in grapes raised in cooler climates. Whether or not it truly smells like cat pee or just a more green, herbal grassiness, don't fear. Most bottles produced these days avoid overwhelming you with this flavor and when combined with all the other aromas and flavors in Sauvignon Blanc it can actually be quite enjoyable!

    Read on for our picks for the best Sauvignon Blanc under $20!

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    Kirkland Signature Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc – On Point

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 28, 2023 Last Updated: February 28, 2023

    Kirkland Signature Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc – On Point

    Even a price increase can't dampen our enthusiasm for this summer staple! We review the latest vintage of the Kirkland Signature Ti Point Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from Costco to see if it still garners a Bulk Buy rating. Sauvignon Blanc from Ti Point Vineyard in … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, Kirkland Signature, New Zealand, Pizza Wine, Sauvignon Blanc

    Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc - Very Nice

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 19, 2023 Last Updated: February 28, 2023

    Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc - Very Nice

    A classic example of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, we review the Villa Maria Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc. 100% Sauvignon Blanc from vineyards across Marlborough, New Zealand. The wine does not spend any time in oak and has 4.2 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc, Trader Joe's

    Les Portes de Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc - Quite The Deal

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: January 29, 2023 Last Updated: January 30, 2023

    Les Portes de Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc - Quite The Deal

    A $7 steal from Trader Joe's, Les Portes de Bordeaux Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Blanc from Bordeaux, France. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, Sauvignon Blanc, Trader Joe's

    Kono Sauvignon Blanc - Grassy, Fruity, Good

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: December 2, 2022 Last Updated: December 4, 2022

    Kono Sauvignon Blanc - Grassy, Fruity, Good

    A fresh and inviting wine available at many Trader Joe's locations, the Kono Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand. The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks and has 3.5 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc, Trader Joe's

    Matanzas Creek Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc Review

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 27, 2022 Last Updated: November 30, 2022

    Matanzas Creek Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc Review

    Rich and delicious, we review the Matanzas Creek Sonoma Sauvignon Blanc. 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sauvignon Musque and 5% Semillon from the following spots in Sonoma County, California: 57% Knights Valley, 25% Alexander Valley, 9% North Coast, 8% Bennett Valley and 1% … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Highly Recommended, Sauvignon Blanc

    Sauvignon Republic Sauvignon Blanc from Trader Joe's

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 8, 2022 Last Updated: September 1, 2022

    Sauvignon Republic Sauvignon Blanc from Trader Joe's

    A mouthful of luscious tropical fruit, citrus and honey, we review the Sauvignon Republic Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc, Trader Joe's

    Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc - Beauteous

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 8, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc - Beateous

    Bulk Buy rated Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at a fabulous Costco price, the Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Blanc from family vineyards across the Marlborough region of New Zealand. The wine was fermented in stainless steel and has 3.1 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, Costco, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc

    INSIDER DEAL! Pedroncelli Friends White - Welcome To Quaff City

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: June 1, 2022 Last Updated: August 15, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Pedroncelli Friends White - Welcome To Quaff City

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Welcome to Quaff City, where the wine goes down easy. It's time for another Pedroncelli auto-buy on this summer stock-up blend of … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Deals, Gewürztraminer, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Pizza Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, White Blends

    13 Celsius Sauvignon Blanc - Highly Refreshing

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: May 13, 2022 Last Updated: February 17, 2023

    13 Celsius Sauvignon Blanc - Highly Refreshing

    And for as low as $10, it's highly recommended too. We review the 13 Celsius Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand. Sauvignon Blanc from vineyards in Wairau Valley, Fairhall and Raupaura of Marlborough, New Zealand. The wine does not spend any time in oak and has … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, New Zealand, Pizza Wine, Sauvignon Blanc

    INSIDER DEAL! Pedroncelli Sauvignon Blanc - Uber Delicious

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: April 6, 2022 Last Updated: April 7, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Pedroncelli Sauvignon Blanc - Uber Delicious

    SOLD OUT! Sign up below to make sure you don't miss the next deal. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. 98-point Sauvignon Blanc for less than $14 a bottle! It's the Pedroncelli East Side Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc from Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Bulk Buy, California, California - Dry Creek Valley, Deals, Insider Deals, Sauvignon Blanc

    Manu Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc - Mmmm!

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 31, 2022 Last Updated: January 1, 2023

    Manu Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc - Mmmm!

    Classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, the Manu Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Blanc from vineyards in Wairau and Awatere Valley of Marlborough, New Zealand. The wine has 3.3 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc

    INSIDER DEAL! Peterson Winery Olas White Wine - Marvelous

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 23, 2022 Last Updated: March 25, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! Peterson Winery Olas White Wine - Marvelous

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. 47% off a smooth, rich, delicious and ageable blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon from reader favorite Peterson Winery! Get the … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, White Blends

    Exquisite Collection Sauvignon Blanc - Nicely Done

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: March 22, 2022 Last Updated: January 15, 2023

    Exquisite Collection Sauvignon Blanc - Nicely Done

    Checking out the latest vintage of this sub-$10 wine from Marlborough, the Aldi Exquisite Collection Sauvignon Blanc. Single estate Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, Highly Recommended, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc

    Sauvignon de Seguin Bordeaux White - Pretty Nice

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: February 15, 2022 Last Updated: January 15, 2023

    Sauvignon de Seguin Bordeaux White - Pretty Nice

    A pleasing Sauvignon Blanc from Trader Joe's, the Sauvignon de Seguin Bordeaux White. 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux, France. The wine is fermented in stainless steel vats and has just 0.3 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, Pizza Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Trader Joe's

    Tuatea Sauvignon Blanc - Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 18, 2021 Last Updated: January 21, 2023

    Tuatea Sauvignon Blanc - Tasty

    Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at a great Trader Joe's price, the Tuatea Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc, Trader Joe's

    Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc - A Classic

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 9, 2021 Last Updated: January 21, 2023

    Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc - A Classic

    A lip-smacking Sauvignon Blanc from one of the originals in Marlborough, the Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc. 98% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Sauvignon Gris from Marlborough, New Zealand. It has 6 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Highly Recommended, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc

    Lucky Rock Sauvignon Blanc - A Lip Smacker

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 4, 2021 Last Updated: January 21, 2023

    Lucky Rock Sauvignon Blanc - A Lip Smacker

    Truly delicious and now available in a can as well as a bottle, the Lucky Rock County Cuvee Sauvignon Blanc. Unlike the previous vintages of this wine, which were a blend of Napa and Lake counties, the 2020 is 100% Sauvignon Blanc from a single vineyard in Alexander … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Canned Wine, Sauvignon Blanc

    Gratsi Old Country White Box Wine - Really Refreshing

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: November 3, 2021 Last Updated: January 21, 2023

    Gratsi Old Country White Box Wine - Really Refreshing

    Sauvignon Blanc from Horse Heaven Hills in a convenient 3 liter box, the Gratsi Old Country White boxed wine. Sauvignon Blanc from Horse Heaven Hills in the Columbia Valley of Washington State. The wine has less than 1 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Box Wine, Highly Recommended, Sauvignon Blanc

    INSIDER DEAL! 60% Discount on 90 point Lake County Sauvignon Blanc

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 25, 2021 Last Updated: January 12, 2022

    INSIDER DEAL! 60% Discount on 90 point Lake County Sauvignon Blanc

    THIS LIMITED TIME OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED! Sign up below to make sure you get the next one. Learn more about our winery direct INSIDER DEALS here. Crisp, refreshing, lip-smackingly good Sauvignon Blanc available at a huge discount for the next day, it's the 2019 Urgency Lake … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, California - Lake County, Deals, Highly Recommended, Insider Deals, Sauvignon Blanc

    Picton Bay Sauvignon Blanc – Good Enough

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: August 19, 2021 Last Updated: January 23, 2023

    Picton Bay Sauvignon Blanc – Good Enough

    A perfectly acceptable, if a bit unexciting, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc from Trader Joe's, the Picton Bay Sauvignon Blanc made by Mount Riley Wines. Sauvignon Blanc from Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc, Trader Joe's

    Vignobles Lacheteau Pouilly Fumé - Fancy French Wine For Cheap

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 16, 2021 Last Updated: January 24, 2023

    Vignobles Lacheteau Pouilly Fume - Fancy French Wine For Cheap

    Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley via Trader Joe's, the Vignobles Lacheteau Pouilly Fumé. Sauvignon Blanc from Pouilly Fumé in the Loire Valley of France. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and does not spend any time in oak. It has just 1 g/L of residual sugar. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: France, Sauvignon Blanc, Trader Joe's

    Le Garenne Sancerre Blanc - Pure Fruit Pleasure

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 13, 2021 Last Updated: January 25, 2023

    Le Garenne Sancerre Blanc - Pure Fruit Pleasure

    A refreshing find from Costco, the Le Garenne Sancerre Blanc. Single vineyard, dry-farmed Sauvignon Blanc (100%) from Verdigny in Sancerre, Loire Valley, France. The wine is made in stainless steel and does not spend any time in oak. It has less than 2 g/L of residual … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Costco, France, Sauvignon Blanc

    DAOU Sauvignon Blanc - Do It

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 6, 2021 Last Updated: January 25, 2023

    DAOU Sauvignon Blanc - Do It

    A solid Sauvignon Blanc at a great Costco price, the DAOU Sauvignon Blanc. 81% Sauvignon Blanc and 19% Semillon from the Adelaida District in Paso Robles, Central Coast, California. The wine was aged 7 months in 50% new French oak. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: California, Costco, Pizza Wine, Sauvignon Blanc

    Sunshine Bay Sauvignon Blanc - Classic

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: July 5, 2021 Last Updated: January 25, 2023

    Sunshine Bay Sauvignon Blanc - Classic

    If you like that truly distinctive New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc taste profile, you'll love the Sunshine Bay Sauvignon Blanc from Aldi. Sauvignon Blanc from the Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand. … [Read more...]

    Filed Under: Aldi, New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc

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