Sauvignon Blanc: Acid, Citrus, and Green Lift

Sauvignon Blanc is the “freshness” reference: high acidity, citrus, and green-herbal aromatics that make food taste clearer. When it’s great, it’s electric; when it’s simple, it’s still useful.

At a glance

• What it feels like: crisp, mouth-watering, clean
• What it tastes like: grapefruit, lime, passionfruit (some regions), grass/herbs
• What to know: too cold mutes aroma; let it warm slightly in the glass

Pairing superpower

Acid cuts fat and wakes up herbs. That’s why Sauvignon Blanc is famous with goat cheese and salads—hard foods for many wines. It’s also excellent with seafood and green sauces.