Sauvignon Blanc has had

"an exceptionally dry season producing average to low yields with excellent concentration."

—Kevin Judd, Chief Winemaker and Manager of Cloudy Bay Vineyards

Novus Vinum's Picks

Although first frosts and falling leaves are traditional signs that it's time for the winter wines, autumn is the perfect season to celebrate The New World's Sauvignon Blanc. In October and November we generally get our first peak at the new vintage year as Southern Hemisphere Sauvignon Blancs make their way to our liquor store shelves. Here's a look at a few of our favorite ways to appreciate the New World prowess with this very old vine.
>> Novus Vinum's favorite picks

Check out the results of our Sauvignon Blanc Tasting

o 2001 Sauvignon Blanc—Neil Ellis
o 2001 Sauvignon Blanc—Simonsig Estate
o 2001 Sauvignon Blanc—Konrad & Conrad Wines
o 2000 Sauvignon Blanc—Gusto Luma
o 2001 Sauvignon Blanc—Sherwood Estate

10 New World Sauvignon Blancs for around $10
$10 for $10 and under
o 2000 Bodega Norton, Argentina $9
o 2000 Calitera, Chile $8
o 2000 Bogle $8
o 2000 Clos du Bois $10
o 2000 Geyser Peak $10
o 1998 J. Pederoncelli Fume Blanc $11
o 2000 Lindemans Bin 95, Australia $10
o 1999 Monte Xanic, Mexico $10
o 2000 Spy Valley, New Zealand $12
o 1999 Villa Mt. Eden Coastal $9

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