Sterling Vintner's Collection Sauvignon Blanc

Sterling Vintner?s Collection Sauvignon Blanc is a clear, pale gold color, with concentrated aromas of citrus and lemon grass, nectarine and jasmine, followed by clean flavors that hint of ruby grapefruit, peach and kiwi. Crisp and lingering, this wine will complement goat cheese appetizers, lightly grilled fish and Caesar salad with grilled chicken.

Region Description

Comes mostly from California, France, New Zealand, and South Africa. Its highly acidic wines are often suggestive of herbs or grass. Light to medium bodied and usually dry, European versions are generally not oaky while California Sauvignon Blanc can take on many of the qualities of Chardonnay. France has two classic wine regions for the Sauvignon Blanc gape: Bordeaux and the Loire Valley The Bordeaux wine is called Bordeaux Blanc and the two best known of the Loire wines are called Sancerre or Pouilly-Fumé. In Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc is sometimes blended with Sémillon.