Sauvignon Blanc
A zesty, refreshing white wine with bright acidity and herbaceous notes. Perfect for summer.
Flavor Profile
Grapefruit, lime, grass, green bell pepper, gooseberry
Body & Sweetness
light body, dry
Key Regions
Loire Valley, New Zealand, California, South Africa
Serving Temperature
45-50°F (7-10°C)
Best Foods to Pair with Sauvignon Blanc
These dishes complement the grapefruit notes of Sauvignon Blanc.
Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken breast, thighs, or kebabs with various marinades.
💡 Lighter preparations call for lighter wines. Lemon-herb chicken loves Sauvignon Blanc.
Tuna
Seared ahi tuna, tuna steaks, and grilled tuna.
💡 Seared tuna's meaty texture can handle light reds. Rosé is a safe, delicious choice.
White Fish
Mild white fish including cod, halibut, sea bass, tilapia, and sole.
💡 Light fish needs light wine. Sauvignon Blanc's acidity brightens delicate fish.
Shrimp
Grilled shrimp, shrimp scampi, coconut shrimp, and shrimp cocktail.
💡 Garlic shrimp loves Sauvignon Blanc. Fried shrimp pairs surprisingly well with Champagne.
Lobster
Steamed lobster, lobster tail, lobster thermidor, and lobster rolls.
💡 Rich lobster deserves rich Chardonnay. With butter, go oaky; for lobster salad, try unoaked.
Crab
Crab legs, crab cakes, soft shell crab, and Dungeness crab.
💡 Crab cakes pair well with Chardonnay. Crab with Old Bay seasoning loves crisp whites.
Oysters
Raw oysters, grilled oysters, and oysters Rockefeller.
💡 The classic pairing is Champagne or Chablis. The high acidity and minerality complement briny oysters.
Light Pasta
Pasta primavera, aglio e olio, and light olive oil-based pasta.
💡 Light pasta needs light wine. Prosecco is wonderfully refreshing with simple pasta dishes.
Goat Cheese
Fresh chèvre, aged goat cheese, and goat cheese salads.
💡 The tangy nature of goat cheese pairs perfectly with the herbaceous notes of Sauvignon Blanc.
Grilled Vegetables
Grilled zucchini, peppers, eggplant, asparagus, and vegetable kebabs.
💡 The char on grilled vegetables pairs well with rosé. Asparagus needs high-acid whites.
Salads
Green salads, Caesar salad, and grain bowls with vinaigrette dressing.
💡 Match the acidity of the dressing. Vinaigrette salads need high-acid wines like Sauvignon Blanc.
Sushi & Sashimi
Fresh sushi rolls, nigiri, sashimi, and Japanese cuisine.
💡 Champagne's crisp acidity and bubbles cleanse the palate between bites. Sake also works!
Thai Food
Pad Thai, green curry, Tom Yum, and Thai street food.
💡 German Riesling (Spätlese) is the go-to for Thai food. The sweetness balances spice and aromatics.
Mediterranean Food
Greek food, hummus, falafel, kebabs, and mezze platters.
💡 Rosé is perfect for Mediterranean cuisine. Its versatility handles the variety of mezze.
Fried Foods
Fried chicken, fish and chips, tempura, and other fried dishes.
💡 Bubbles cut through grease! Champagne with fried chicken is an underrated combo.
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