Top 5 popular summer recommended white wines “Sauvignon Blanc”

夏のおすすめ白ワイン「ソーヴィニヨン・ブラン」人気TOP5
Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine recommended for summer. This time's theme isSummer Top 5 popular recommended white wines: Sauvignon Blanc. However
  • “What exactly is Sauvignon Blanc?”
  • “What does Sauvignon Blanc taste like?”
I think there are many people like that,
  • Basic knowledge of Sauvignon Blanc
  • Find Sauvignon Blanc white wine for under 3,000 yen! Popular TOP5
I would like to introduce them in the order of . Please take a quick look and enjoy some Sauvignon Blanc white wine this weekend.

Basic knowledge of Sauvignon Blanc

First, I would like to introduce some basic knowledge about Sauvignon Blanc.

What is Sauvignon Blanc?

Sauvignon Blanc originates from France. This is a white wine grape variety typical of the Loire and Bordeaux regions. As it is an easy variety to grow, it is now grown in various regions around the world, including New Zealand, Chile, and Japan.

Sauvignon blanc white wine taste

Characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc white wine
  • Often spicy
  • has a sour taste
  • fruity
  • Light and refreshing
  • 11.5-13.5% alcohol content
It's like that. It is popular as a white wine to drink in the summer because it is light and fruity with easy acidity.

Dishes that go well with Sauvignon Blanc white wine

Sauvignon Blanc goes well with a variety of cuisines, from Western European cuisine such as Italian and Spanish to Mexican and Asian cuisine. The light and fruity flavor goes well with a variety of herbs such as basil, thyme, and cilantro. Recommended
  • salad with italian dressing
  • Greek food using fetta cheese.
  • Taco
  • Thai food
  • Fish dishes rich in herbs
etc. Pair with light dishes that use plenty of herbs and spices. All of these are dishes that you want to eat during the hot season. Enjoy your summer holidays with dishes packed with herbs and spices and Sauvignon Blanc white wine!

Sauvignon Blanc and white wines from around the world: “Characteristics of each production area”

Sauvignon Blanc is grown all over the world, but the taste and flavor of the grapes is influenced by temperature, climate, soil quality, and other factors, so each region has its own characteristics.

Characteristics of French Sauvignon Blanc white wine

France is the number one producer of Sauvignon Blanc. The white wines of the Loire region are especially famous.

Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire region

[blogcard url=https://www.winenation.jp/view/item/000000000732] Pascal Jolivet/ Sancerre Sauvage [2017 Vintage] 750ml White Wine France Loire ¥4,920 (tax included) Sauvignon Blanc white wine from the Loire region is characterized by a fruity, light body with a hint of minerality. It is often made only with Sauvignon Blanc, so you can fully enjoy the flavor of Sauvignon Blanc. Among the Loire region, Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé are particularly famous as winemaking regions, producing high-quality white wines that rival Chablis.

Sauvignon Blanc from Bordeaux

[blogcard url=https://www.winenation.jp/view/item/000000002922] Les Almes de Lagrange [2017 Vintage] 750ml White Wine France Bordeaux ¥4,260 (tax included) Sauvignon Blanc white wine from the Bordeaux region is characterized by strong acidity and a simple body. It has a solid skeleton. Unlike Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire region, it is also unique in that it is often blended with other grape varieties such as Semillon.

Sauvignon Blanc from the Southwest and Languedoc-Roussillon

[blogcard url=https://www.winenation.jp/view/item/000000000547] Nature Vivant/ Blanc [2019 Vintage] 750ml White Wine France Languedoc-Rouchon ¥1,290 (tax included) Sauvignon blanc white wines from the Southwest and Languedoc-Roussillon are characterized by good acidity and light, medium-bodied bodies. Scented with grapefruit, passion fruit, and lemon. It is also characteristic that it is often blended with Ugni Blanc and Colombard.

Characteristics of New World Sauvignon Blanc white wine

[blogcard url=https://www.winenation.jp/view/item/000000002594] Matahiwi Estate/ Wairarapa Sauvignon Blanc [2019 Vintage] 750ml White New Zealand ¥1,970 (tax included) Sauvignon Blanc is produced all over the world. There are many attractive Sauvignon Blanc white wines from New Zealand, which is praised as a famous winemaking region along with the Loire and Bordeaux regions, and from South Africa and Chile, which have excellent cost performance.

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc

New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc white wine is characterized by its strong fruit flavor and refreshing herbal aroma. In New Zealand, the Marlborough region is said to be the holy land for Sauvignon Blanc, and has won top prizes at international wine competitions. You can enjoy the freshness and richness.

Chilean Sauvignon Blanc

Chilean Sauvignon Blanc is characterized by flavors of tropical fruits such as passion fruit and pineapple. You can enjoy the rich aroma and sour taste.

South African Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa, which has been attracting attention recently, is characterized by high acidity and a strong fruit flavor. It is said that the characteristics are similar to those of New Zealand wine.

Find Sauvignon Blanc white wine for under 3,000 yen! Popular TOP5

Sauvignon Blanc white wine is produced in various countries and regions, including its birthplace France, New Zealand, and South Africa. "There are so many, I don't know which one to choose..." For those of you, we have put together a list of Wine Nation's popular Sauvignon Blanc wines. To make it easy for first-timers to try wine, we will introduce the top 5 most popular wines priced under 3,000 yen.

1st place: Sauvignon Blanc from the enchanted land of Israel

[blogcard url=https://www.winenation.jp/view/item/000000003163] Golan Heights Winery/ Yarden Sauvignon Blanc [2019 Vintage] 750ml White Wine ¥2,290 (tax included)
  • Color/Type: White/Dry
  • Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
  • Origin: Israel
Attractive passion fruit, melon, lime and guava with a hint of wood. An aromatic, fresh, medium-bodied white wine. A high-quality wine that is enjoyed even in first class on Israeli Airlines. You can enjoy a rich feeling.

2nd place: Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand's famous brewing area

[blogcard url=https://www.winenation.jp/view/item/000000003186] Oyster Bay/ Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc750ml white wine ¥1,970 (tax included)
  • Color/Type: White/Dry
  • Variety: 99% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Chardonnay
  • Origin: New Zealand
It is characterized by crisp acidity and aromas reminiscent of fresh passion fruit and a bouquet of flowers. A clean and elegant dry wine. It goes well with Japanese dishes such as oysters, seafood, and komatsuna with white dressing.

3rd place: Sauvignon Blanc from a long-established chateau in Loire, France

[blogcard url=https://www.winenation.jp/view/item/000000003192] Goulaine/ Touraine Sauvignon750ml white wine ¥1,070 (tax included)
  • Color/Type: White/Dry
  • Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
  • Origin: Loire, France
The current head of the family is the 33rd generation! This Sauvignon Blanc is produced by a historic chateau that has been owned by the same family for 1000 years. Aromas of flowers, tropical fruits, and citrus. Enjoy a concentrated flavor with a fresh attack.

4th place: Easy to enjoy! Sauvignon Blanc from Landoc-Roussillon, France

[blogcard url=https://www.winenation.jp/view/item/000000000582] Mas de Janini/ Ce Bien Comme Sa Blanc [2019 Vintage]750ml white wine ¥1,200 (tax included)
  • Color/Type: White/Dry
  • Variety: 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 50% Vermentino
  • Origin: Languedoc-Roussillon, France
C'est bien comme ca! (C'est bien comme ca!) is a dry white wine that you can easily enjoy. It has aromas of lemon, lime, mint, and tropical fruits, with a perfect balance of fresh acidity and fruit.

5th place: Premium Sauvignon Blanc from Chile's popular manufacturer Conosul

[blogcard url=https://www.winenation.jp/view/item/000000000065] Conosul/20 Barrel Limited Edition/ Sauvignon Blanc [2019 Vintage] 750ml White Wine span> ¥2,160 (tax included)
  • Color/Type: White/Dry
  • Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
  • Origin: Chile
Among the popular "cospa wines" and Konosuru, the highest grade series "20 Barrel Limited Edition" is limited to 20 barrels (approximately 6,000 bottles). Citrus fruit aromas and minerals such as citrus, lemon, and grapefruit, soft and fresh herbal aromas, concentrated fruit flavors, and a highly sophisticated clean taste. It has a sour, refreshing and elegant taste. Won the highest award at the Decanter Magazine World Wine Awards for two years in a row.

Refreshing and fruity Sauvignon Blanc is recommended for summer

The Sauvignon Blanc white wine introduced this time is
  • Often spicy
  • has a sour taste
  • fruity
  • Light and refreshing
  • 11.5-13.5% alcohol content
It has characteristics such as . It's light, fruity, and refreshing, so it's recommended for summer. This grape variety originally originated in France, but now
  • France
  • new zealand
  • Chile
  • South Africa
Made in various countries, such as . It's light, fruity, and refreshing, so it's recommended for summer. It goes well with dishes that use plenty of herbs and spices, and can also be enjoyed with wine alone. Please enjoy Sauvignon Blanc during this hot and humid season!

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