Liven-Up your Wine Offerings with Sauvignon Blanc

Jun. 23, 2015

Summer is the time when patio sippers shine. Sauvignon Blanc is approachable and steadily growing in markets throughout the United States. While Chardonnay possesses a buttery roundness, Sauvignon Blanc is taut and herbal, with a keen acidity. According to Wine Maker Magazine, Sauvignon Blanc production has increased about 40 fold in the past 25 years, an upsurge sparked by increasing demand.

J Lohr Flumes Crossing Sauvignon Blanc (CA)
Youthful, pale straw yellow in color, the 2014 Flume Crossing Sauvignon Blanc has bright aromas of ruby red grapefruit, passionfruit and mango with fresh cut green pepper that are highlighted by the crisp and zesty fruit flavors in this wellstructured Sauvignon Blanc from the cool Arroyo Seco appellation. By fermenting part of the blend in new acacia wood, a rich textural component was introduced to further enhance the varietal intensity achieved by the stainlees steel-fermented portion.

House Box Sauvignon Blanc (USA)
House Wine was created with the goal of breinging great wine into your home at a great price. House Wine uses the finest quality grapes from high quality vineyards to produce iconic wines with robust and complex flavors. The Sauvignon Blanc has summery floral aromas followed by a mouthful of bring, tropical fruit and a dry, brisk finish.

Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc (NZ) 
A musky fusion of sweet scented fruits - nectarines, peaches and nashi pears with a dash of orange zest - intermingled with a floral perfume reminiscent of star jasmine and citrus blossom. A generous palate with citrus and cassis flavours, deliciously ripe and succulent, finishing with that classic Marlborough zing.

Line 39 Sauvignon Blanc (CA) 
The Line 39 Sauvignon Blanc opens with vibrant aromas of grapefruit and lemon citrus with subtle grassy characters and a crisp clean finish.  This wine is a fine accompaniment to shell fish or on its own after a long day.

Santa Ema Select Terrior Sauvignon Blanc (Chile)
Faint straw in color, Santa Ema Selected Terroir Sauvignon Blanc has intense aromas of fresh citrus fruits accompanied by notes of apples and pears. It is a fresh young wine with good balance and pleasing acidity.

Vina Maipo Sauvignon Blanc (Chile) 
It is bright yellow in color and has a fresh and highly expressive aroma with gooseberry and citric notes. It is an elegant, rounded and well-bodied wine with a fresh and sharp balance.

Rodney Strong Charlottes Home Sauvignon Blanc (CA)
Light, crisp, and highly aromatic, the warmer climate Alexander Valley fruit gives this wine ripe peach, tangerine, and pineapple character, while the ocean cooled Russian River Valley fruit offers citrus, lemon grass, and slightly herbaceous qualities. Together, the two valleys make a classic Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc that is fresh, lively, and will drink beautifully over the next 1 to 2 years.

St Supery Sauvignon Blanc (CA)
This Sauvignon Blanc presents with brilliant shades of pale yellow laced with youthful notes of green. Green lime and grapefruit aromas bounce from the glass, accompanied by vibrant citrus notes of lemon zest and a hint of caper. Grapefruit and green lime couple with zippy citrus flavors on the palate. This is an opulent and vibrant wine that is full of life.

Contact your Wirtz Beverage sales consultant to incorporate these diverse Sauvignon Blanc brands into your summer wine plan. 

Email References: Wine Maker Magazine, Vine Pair, The Local Nose, GuestMetrics