July's Featured Varietal - Sauvignon Blanc

Friday, July 1, 2016 - Sunday, July 31, 2016



Each month, Livermore Valley Wine Country highlights a varietal in our region.

VISIT, LEARN, TASTE and PAIR from one of our 50+ wineries!

Sauvignon Blanc
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"Sun-kissed Sauvignon Blanc"

Visit: 

3 Steves Winery, Bent Creek Winery, Bodegas Aguirre Winery, Cedar Mountain Winery & Port Works, Charles R Vineyards, Concannon Vineyard, Crooked Vine Winery, Cuda Ridge Wines, Dante Robere Vineyards, Darcie Kent Vineyards, el Sol Winery, Garre Vineyard & Winery, McGrail Vineyards and Winery, Murrieta's Well, Nella Terra Cellars, Nottingham Cellars, Occasio Winery, Page Mill Winery, Pat Paulsen Vineyards, Retzlaff Vineyards and Estate Winery, The Singing Winemaker, The Steven Kent Winery, Wente Vineyards Estate Winery & Tasting Room

Learn:

Sauvignon Blanc is characterized by its green skin and production of a refreshing, crisp, dry white wine. This grape orginates in the Bordeaux region of France. It is a popular varietal in California, where you will also see it labeled "Fume Blanc."

Taste:

Livermore Valley vintners like to put their own spin on this classic varietal. Always crisp and refreshing, flavors range from vibrant lemongrass and herb to tart green apple, round melon and fig.

Pair:

Visit our Pinterest page for fabulous recipes to pair with Sauvignon Blanc.

To learn more, visit LVwine.org or discovercaliforniawines.com © Wine Institute