Sauvignon Blanc Decoded: The Three Styles That Define the Grape

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Sauvignon Blanc is the most popular white wine in the world after Chardonnay, and one of the most misunderstood. People who say “I drink Sauvignon Blanc” are usually picturing one specific style: the bright, grassy, citrus-forward New Zealand version that took over wine lists in the 2000s. But that style is one of three completely different expressions of the same grape, each tied to a region and a winemaking tradition, each producing a recognisably different wine.

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Sauvignon Blanc Decoded: The Three Styles That Define the Grape