We’re soaking up the last weeks of summer with our favorite Sauvignon Blancs! This green-skinned wonder-varietal makes an excellent standalone varietal bottle and is one of the most represented white wine grapes in Bordeaux. Outside of France, you can expect to encounter this varietal in Australia, California, Chile, Italy, New Zealand and Washington.
When the best producers in the world make Sauvignon Blanc, they get mega scores and are so delicious! We’re sharing three 93 - 95 point Sauvignon Blancs from names that you know and love, all from different wine producing regions. They are the best this planet has to offer.
2019 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough (New Zealand) – New Zealand has some splendid Sauvignon Blancs to offer to the world, and Cloudy Bay is one of the best. “It might not have been the first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, but it was the one that put the style on the map – and its popularity is still as strong as ever, 35 years on.” – Decanter. Cloudy Bay was established in 1985 in Marlborough, and “at the time, it was almost an unimaginable place to set-up a vineyard. But Cloudy Bay’s founder - David Hohnen - was convinced of its potential to produce great wine and invested in the best land of the region.” (Cloudy Bay Winery). This Sauvignon Blanc never fails to be a summer favorite! Cloudy Bay is one of our go-to Sauvignon Blanc producers year after year, and our customers have come to know and love this wine! The 2019 vintage received a 93 point score and delivers beyond its $27.99 price tag. It’s drinking well now – 2023. Pair this beauty with chicken or your favorite seafood dish.
2015 Ornellaia Bianco (Tuscany) – It’s true! Ornellaia makes one of the great Sauvignon Blancs on the planet! While Ornellaia is known for producing world-renowned red wines, it also produces a gorgeous Sauvignon Blanc that you should not overlook. 2013 was the first vintage of this wine to hit the market and was made of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Viognier. Fast forward two years, and the 2015 vintage was made of 100% Sauvignon Blanc. A refreshing opener for the summer, this 95 pointer will knock your socks off and will leave you wanting to order more. Totally satisfying and appealing, the pedigree of this wine is unparalleled!
2018 Les Hauts De Smith Blanc (Bordeaux) – from a 100 point Bordeaux producer, comes this gorgeous, 100% Sauvignon Blanc. Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte has over 800 years of history one could try and dig through, but one thing is certain even without any investigative work - their wines are absurdly delicious. This 94 pointer offers pedigree galore at a price you’ll be excited about – only $39.99! Serve this delicious wine with grilled or broiled fish, chicken or a pasta with cream sauce. “Every time I pop a bottle of Bordeaux Blanc for friends, it creates a new fan.” – Dave Sokolin
Cheers!