Sauvignon blanc continues to grow well in many areas of the world and make a classic wine, based upon new and creative models that increasingly appeal to adventurous millennial wine buyers.
When the variety grows in a warmer climate, it can be far too bland and uninteresting for lovers of this grape. But from cooler areas, the natural herbal/olive/green tea aroma notes can either stand on their own, or combine with more tropical fruit scents to make for a fascinating accompaniment to delicate seafood dishes.
Curiously enough, cabernet-rich Napa Valley has one of the state’s best climates for sauvignon blanc even though it is relatively warm. But when sauvignon blanc is harvested early enough, it can make a surprisingly complete wine, one that can even be aged briefly in oak barrels.