Wines Like Sauvignon Blanc, but Without the Sharp Edge

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

If you like Sauvignon Blanc’s citrus, herbs and clean finish but find some bottles a little too sharp, start with a dry Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon blend. It is the nearest change of direction rather than a jump to buttery Chardonnay. For a new grape, try Vermentino for a savoury, textured take on freshness or dry Pinot Gris for a rounder mouthfeel.

This is a taste-led shopping problem, not another guide to Sauvignon Blanc itself. Our three-style Sauvignon Blanc guide explains why one region can taste far grassier or more flinty than another. Here the aim is to keep the parts you like while changing the sensation that makes you pull a face.

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Wines Like Sauvignon Blanc, but Without the Sharp Edge