Sauvignon blanc
Sauvignon blanc at T.J.'s Fine Wine and Liquor in Brandon, Mississippi: what it is, how to choose it, and the brands on our shelf.
Sauvignon blanc is the loud dry white: grapefruit, lime, passionfruit and cut grass, with high acidity and a dry finish. It is the wine people reach for when other whites taste boring.
How to choose
How loud do you want it? Marlborough in New Zealand is the most tropical and herbaceous version. Sancerre and the wider Loire Valley are drier, stonier and more restrained. California sits in between, rounder and sometimes lightly oaked, where it may be labelled fumé blanc.
Food. Goat cheese, oysters, ceviche, green salads with vinaigrette, asparagus, herbs, anything with lime or coriander. It is one of the few wines that handles vegetal food without tasting metallic.
Sweetness. These wines are normally dry, but very ripe fruit can read as sweet. Cooler regions and lower alcohol give the drier impression.
Serving. 45 to 50 degrees, and give it ten minutes out of the fridge so the aromatics show. Drink it within a year or two of the vintage.
If you like it, try albariño, vermentino or grüner veltliner next.
Brands on our shelf
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Common questions
- What is sauvignon blanc?
- Sauvignon blanc is a white grape known for high acidity and expressive aromas that may suggest citrus, herbs or tropical fruit. Climate and winemaking determine whether the finished wine feels lean, grassy, mineral or ripe.
- How do I choose a sauvignon blanc?
- Use region as the first clue. Cooler areas tend to emphasize acidity, citrus and herbal notes, while warmer sites can show riper tropical fruit. Most examples are dry and are made without obvious new oak.
- What food goes with sauvignon blanc?
- Sauvignon blanc works with goat cheese, salads, seafood, green herbs and fresh vegetables. Its acidity also helps with tangy sauces and lighter dishes that can make a low-acid wine feel flat.
- Does T.J.'s Fine Wine and Liquor carry sauvignon blanc?
- Yes. T.J.'s Fine Wine and Liquor carries sauvignon blanc at 237 Orleans Way, Suite B, Brandon, Mississippi. Browse the brand names on this page, then call (769) 348-0006 to confirm a specific bottle before you drive in.