Sauvignon blanc vines had been in New Zealand since 1906, but languished until 1974, when Matua Valley marketed this country’s first sauvignon blanc, grown in West Auckland. Today, sauvignon ...
Now, more than ever, American wine consumers are experiencing a white wine boom, and the popularity of Sauvignon Blanc is a leading factor. With versions from California, France, New Zealand and ...
But long before the name Sauvignon Blanc became associated with the simple pleasures of citrusy sippers from New Zealand or California, the grape was famous for its starring role in the most ...
Now, sauvignon blanc is made throughout the world, in places such as New Zealand, California, and Chile, with each region producing its own take on the classic white wine. But there are some key ...
For a small wine producing nation at the edge of the world, New Zealand punches above its weight on the global wine scene. This is due ...
Sauvignon Blanc is widely grown throughout France, but it has found its spiritual home in New Zealand, where winemakers generally make cheap and cheery versions sporting aromas and flavors of cut ...