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Step 1
Observe the general characteristics of a Sauvignon Blanc wine. These grapes produce a crisp, dry white wine that may range from grassy to sweetly tropical, depending on the climate. It usually does not benefit from aging, although a dry, sweet white Bordeaux is an exception.
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Step 2
Study the favorable pairings with Sauvignon Blanc. It goes well with cheese or fish when slightly chilled and is one of the few wines that go well with sushi.
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Step 3
Examine the qualities of Sauvignon Blanc when grown in France. The climates of Bordeaux and the Loire Valley are particularly favorable to slowing the ripening process, allowing more time to balance the acidity and sugar levels. The longest-lasting wines are obtained from grapes grown in soil containing flint.
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Step 4
Taste the variety of flavors that come from Australian and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc wines. This diversity is because of the east-west bands of soil that run across these areas, especially the Wairau River Valley. The long steady growing season of this region brings out an intense balanced flavor from these wines.
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Step 5
Sample the Sauvignon Blanc wines from California. These wines may have citrus notes with tropical fruit undertones or may be subtle with melon notes.
