Introduction

Sauvignon Blanc is a green-skinned grape variety which traces its origins to western France in the Loire Valley and Bordeaux Regions. The grape gets its name from the French word sauvage (“wild”) and blanc (“white”) due to its early origins as an indigenous grape in South West France. Besides France, it is planted in many of the world’s wine regions, like New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, USA, Canada and Chile; producing a crisp, dry, and refreshing white varietal wine.