Sauvignon Blanc: Difference between revisions

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Chemically, the grape’s distinct character is linked to elevated levels of methoxypyrazines, which contribute to herbaceous aromas, and volatile thiols, which produce passion fruit and grapefruit notes<ref>Goode, ''The Science of Wine: From Vine to Glass'', University of California Press, 2014, ISBN 978-0520275751.</ref>. The variety adapts to a range of viticultural conditions, but performs best in cooler to moderate climates, where slower ripening preserves aromatic complexity.

While traditionally fermented in stainless steel to emphasise freshness, some producers employ barrel fermentation or lees ageing to enhance texture and flavour complexity. Sauvignon Blanc is also frequently blended with [[Sémillon]], particularly in Bordeaux, where the combination produces both dry and sweet styles<ref>Wine Folly, “Sauvignon Blanc Wine Guide”, winefolly.com, accessed August 2025.</ref>.

While traditionally fermented in stainless steel to emphasise freshness, some producers employ barrel fermentation or [[lees]] [[ageing]] to enhance [[texture]] and flavour complexity. Sauvignon Blanc is also frequently blended with [[Sémillon]], particularly in Bordeaux, where the combination produces both dry and sweet styles<ref>Wine Folly, “Sauvignon Blanc Wine Guide”, winefolly.com, accessed August 2025.</ref>.

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 Chemically, the grape’s distinct character is linked to elevated levels of methoxypyrazines, which contribute to herbaceous aromas, and volatile thiols, which produce passion fruit and grapefruit notes<ref>Goode, ''The Science of Wine: From Vine to Glass'', University of California Press, 2014, ISBN 978-0520275751.</ref>. The variety adapts to a range of viticultural conditions, but performs best in cooler to moderate climates, where slower ripening preserves aromatic complexity.
-While traditionally fermented in stainless steel to emphasise freshness, some producers employ barrel fermentation or lees ageing to enhance texture and flavour complexity. Sauvignon Blanc is also frequently blended with [[Sémillon]], particularly in Bordeaux, where the combination produces both dry and sweet styles<ref>Wine Folly, “Sauvignon Blanc Wine Guide”, winefolly.com, accessed August 2025.</ref>.
+While traditionally fermented in stainless steel to emphasise freshness, some producers employ barrel fermentation or [[lees]] [[ageing]] to enhance [[texture]] and flavour complexity. Sauvignon Blanc is also frequently blended with [[Sémillon]], particularly in Bordeaux, where the combination produces both dry and sweet styles<ref>Wine Folly, “Sauvignon Blanc Wine Guide”, winefolly.com, accessed August 2025.</ref>.
 == Geography and Occurrence ==