Sauvignon Blanc Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Sauvignon Blanc is one of the world's most widely planted and recognised white wine grapes — dry, aromatic, and instantly identifiable by its vivid acidity and green-herb and citrus character. From the Loire Valley to Marlborough to South Africa, no other grape produces wines quite as distinct in their expression of place.

What does Sauvignon Blanc taste like?

The classic Sauvignon Blanc profile is crisp, high-acid, and dry with aromas of grapefruit, green apple, lime, gooseberry, cut grass, and fresh herbs. Loire Valley Sauvignons (Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé) are mineral and elegant with flint and citrus. New Zealand Marlborough is the pungent, tropical end — passionfruit, melon, and green pepper. South African Sauvignon brings herbaceous freshness. All DrinkWell Sauvignon Blancs are dry with 0g of residual sugar.

Is Sauvignon Blanc dry or sweet?

Sauvignon Blanc is almost always made as a fully dry wine. Residual sugar is typically 0–2g per litre in quality examples. DrinkWell confirms 0g of sugar per 125ml on every Sauvignon Blanc we stock.

What food pairs well with Sauvignon Blanc?

Sauvignon Blanc's high acidity and herbal character make it a natural match for: goat's cheese and fresh dairy; grilled or pan-fried fish and seafood; green vegetables (asparagus, peas, courgette, herbs); light pasta dishes with pesto or cream sauces; Vietnamese and Thai food with lime and herb flavours.

Our low calorie Sauvignon Blancs

• → TRACES Sauvignon Blanc — 78 kcal, 0g sugar, 11% ABV, £9.99. DrinkWell's own-label, award-winning.
• → B&G Sauvignon Blanc — 83 kcal, 0g sugar, 12% ABV, £11.99. French classic from Barton & Guestier.
• → Tierra del Rey Sauvignon Blanc — 83 kcal, 0g sugar, 13% ABV, £11.49. Chilean, zesty and crisp.
• → Southern Lights Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc — 85 kcal, 0g sugar, 12% ABV, £15.49. New Zealand, tropical and vibrant.

Shop Sauvignon Blanc at DrinkWell

• → Smarter Sauvignon Blanc Case — 6 curated bottles across regions, best per-bottle price
• → Full Sauvignon Blanc collection
• → All low calorie white wine — from 78 kcal per 125ml

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