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Sauvignon Blanc 🥂 The name originates from the French words sauvage (“wild”) and vigne (“vine”). Native to western France, written records document its cultivation in the Loire Valley and Bordeaux by the 18th century. It is a natural cross between...
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Sauvignon Blanc 🥂 Last time we looked at Sauvignon Blanc - its history, aromas and flavors. Now, let’s take a look at two different growing regions for Sauvignon Blanc: California and New Zealand. Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine made from the same ...
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Sémillon 🥂 Sémillon (seh-mee-yohn) is a yellow-skinned grape native to Bordeaux, France, where it has been grown for hundreds of years. The name likely comes from the local pronunciation of Saint-Émilion (san-tay meel-yohn). By the 1800s, the grap...
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Silvaner 🥂 Silvaner is an ancient white grape variety that originated in Austria. It is a natural cross between Traminer and Österreichisch-Weiß. From Austria, it spread to Germany, where it dates back to 1659 with plantings in Franconia. By the mid...
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