Sauvignon


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Sau•vi•gnon

(ˌsoʊ vɪnˈyõʊ̃)

n.
a small blue-black wine grape grown orig. in SW France.
[1845–50; < French; Middle French sarvinien name applied regionally to various grape varieties; of obscure orig.]
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FRIDAY was a momentous day in world affairs, not because a load of lucky people sat down to count piles of single transferable votes but because it was International Sauvignon Blanc Day.
THE MOST MOUTH-WATERING BOTTLES OF SAUVIGNON BLANC FROM the elegance of Sancerre to the bright and punchy flavours of Marlborough sauvignon blanc, this refreshing white comes in a variety of styles from around the world.
from the elegance of sancerre to the punchy flavours of marlborough sauvignon blanc, this refreshing white comes in a variety of styles from around the world.
Cabernet Sauvignon retained its top rank in the segment, with sales of 78ドル million and a 39% share of the top five varietals.
I was in with the in-crowd by the time I left NZ as I was asking for a glass of "savvie" instead of a sauvignon blanc; I'm now very hip.
| Greywacke Wild Sauvignon Blanc (PS28, Oddbins, or PS27 in a buy six deal at Majestic, 14% abv): The word "wild" of indicates that natural yeasts on the grape skins and in the winery kicked off the fermentation.
* ** Summit Lake Vineyards 2011 "Emily Kestrel" Cabernet Sauvignon (Howell Mountain, Napa Valley; 65ドル).
For wine sellers, it's a time when sauvignon blanc is in vogue.
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The zestiness of the lemon and the oily flesh, succulent and smooth, direct me to a Sauvignon to complete the simple feast.
The Sauvignon Blanc is definitely the original variety.