Sauvignon Blanc (or Sauvy B as the internet calls it these days) has exploded in popularity and has become the go-to wine for all occasions. I can’t blame them either as I am most definitely guilty of being on this bandwagon. Picture this – a beautiful sunny day that is not too hot, sitting on a patio with your friends, laughter and smiles are radiating around, and a cool, crisp glass of Sauvignon Blanc in hand. Your taste buds explode with refreshing, zesty flavors, and citrus, tropical fruit, and herbaceous notes dance on your tongue. I don’t think I can picture a better scenario. So, grab your favorite Sauvignon Blanc because it is now officially time to cheers for a Sauvy B Summer!
Looking for the best recs? We have rounded up our favorite Sauvignon Blancs in each price point, so you can enjoy all summer long.
$15-$16
Jacques Dumont Val de Loire Sauvignon Blanc IGP ($15)
Sauvignon Blanc that expresses the signature minerality of the Loire Valley
- Appellation: Val de Loire IGP, France
- Tasting Notes: A rounded and crisp white wine with notes of lime, grapefruit, orchard fruit and the signature minerality of Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc
The Simple Grape Sauvignon Blanc ($16)
Sustainably grown with California grapes made with zero sugar, just 90 calories, & naturally delicious
- Appellation: California, USA
- Tasting Notes: Fresh and expressive, with aromas of citrus, green apple, and subtle herbal notes. The palate is bright and refreshing, showing flavors of grapefruit, lime, and crisp orchard fruit, supported by lively acidity and a clean, dry finish.
READ MORE: How Sauvignon Blanc Tastes Different Around the World – Wine 365
The Seeker Sauvignon Blanc ($16)
A spirited Sauv Blanc for the adventure seeker
- Appellation: California, USA
- Tasting Notes: Aromatic notes of Grapefruit, pomelo, passion fruit with a hint of tropical. Notes of citrus and grapefruit with elegant minerality at the end, vibrant and refreshing.
$17-$19
Infamous Goose Sauvignon Blanc ($19)
A unique blend of Martinborough and Marlborough fruit to give it freshness and complexity
- Appellation: Marlborough and Martinborough, New Zealand
- Tasting Notes: In appearance, it’s a pale lime to straw color. Notes of kaffir lime, passionfruit pulp and lemon zest dominate the nose. The palate features concentrated citrus and tropical fruits with a salivating acidity.
Montes Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc ($18)
Located near the Pacific Coast in Chile, this wine is recognized for being seductive, voluptuous, and smooth
- Appellation: Leyda Valley, Chile
- Tasting Notes: Crystalline light greenish-yellow in color. An expressive nose shows great typicity with fresh aromas of passion fruit, guava, grapefruit, and subtle notes of green chilies. The smooth palate offers crisp, juicy acidity characteristic of the coastal zone. A medium body complements an elegant, prolonged finish in line with the aromas perceived on the nose.
$20-$25
Bollini Sauvignon Blanc Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT ($20)
Grown from small vineyards located in the Dolomite mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with a unique climate, and cultivated by hand
- Appellation: Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT, Itlay
- Tasting Notes: Pale straw yellow. Complex and aromatic on the nose, full with assertive personality on the palate, reminiscent of fig, elder flower and wild sage, with very good structure and long persistence.
St. Francis Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc ($20)
A pure and classic Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc
- Appellation: Sonoma County, California
- Tasting Notes: This refreshing and crisp wine offers generous aromas of honeydew melon, kiwi, jasmine and lime zest that lead the way to flavors of tangerine, juicy Anjou pear and white peach. The small percentage of neutral barrel aging provides roundness and length on the finish complementing the bright acidity and note of minerality in this elegant white.
Pighin Sauvignon Blanc Friuli DOC ($20)
Protected by the Alps to the North and sea breezes from the Adriatic Sea in the South, Friuli has been known for favorable winemaking conditions since the Roman times
- Appellation: Friuli DOC (Friuli-Venezia Giulia), Italy
- Tasting Notes: Straw yellow with delicate greenish highlights. The nose is layered and concentrated, offering distinctive varietal aromas of tomato leaf, nettle, sage, and yellow bell pepper. On the palate, it is dry with excellent body and impressive aromatic persistence, leading to a long, expressive finish.
$25-$30
Bezel Sauvignon Blanc ($26)
From Paso Robles the heart of California’s Central Coast, the Cakebread Family brings 50 years of winemaking expertise to the Central Coast
- Appellation: Paso Robles, California
- Tasting Notes: Aromas of lime zest and pink grapefruit. This wine is bright and crisp with vibrant fruit, restrained alcohol and zesty acidity
READ MORE:
What Makes Paso Robles Wine Different From Napa and Sonoma with Jane Dunkley – Wine 365
California’s Hottest New Wine Regions – Wine 365
Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc ($28)
With 10 consecutive vintages of 90+ scores from Wine Spectator, Craggy Range exclusively crafts single-vineyard, terroir-driven wines and is a benchmark ambassador for high quality New Zealand wines
- Appellation: Martinborough, New Zealand
- Tasting Notes: Aromas of white flowers and blossom enfold freshly cut peaches and passionfruit. On the palate, the fruit and floral notes are bright and expressive, intertwined with hints of preserved lemon and key lime. The wine is fresh, elegant, and textural, with a saline minerality imparted by the river stones that it was grown on.
$30-$40
Sequoia Grove Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc ($33)
Sourced entirely from southern, maritime-cooled AVAs of Napa Valley for maximum freshness and acidic focus
- Appellation: Napa Valley, California
- Tasting Notes: Aromatic lemon verbena, white peach, and floral notes lead to a crisp attack. The textured midpalate features juicy lemon, passion fruit, and guava. Lightly creamy weight balances mouthwatering acidity, finishing with flinty mineral notes, limestone, and fresh lime zest
Cakebread North Coast Sauvignon Blanc ($36)
Sourced primarily from estate vineyards, the exceptional fruit from these sites produce a rich, complex Sauvignon Blanc that is simultaneously fresh, crisp, and zesty
- Appellation: North Coast, California
- Tasting Notes: Aromas of pink grapefruit, lime zest, green apple and pineapple. A lively mix of flavors unfolds, blending bright citrus, melon, juicy pear and tropical fruit. The finish is crisp with vibrant acidity and a hint of minerality on the finish.
