This is part of an ongoing series called Become A Better Taster! Each post will illustrate the essential aromas and tasting notes associated with a specific grape varietal. Use this post as a baseline when tasting your next Sauv Blanc!
What do you smell and taste when you splash a Sauvignon Blanc into your wine glass? Not totally sure?
Below is a handy visual guide to the classic aromas and tasting notes you might find in any Sauvignon Blanc. There will be differences and nuances in texture and flavor depending on the origin of the wine, how it was grown, the year of the wine, how it was finished in its winemaking process and more (more on that below).
Here are a few more basics to help you find your footing when exploring a new-to-you Sauvignon Blanc. Clink, clink!
SOME NUANCES YOU MIGHT TASTE
• Old World expressions of Sauvignon Blanc (those produced in Europe, including England) tend toward tart + lively notes -- like lemon, lime, flint, sometimes smoke, gravel, as well as...
Sip Better: A Conscious Approach to Enjoying Wine
At Sip Better, we believe wine should be savored with intention, joy, and a deep appreciation for who it's made by as well as where + how it's made. That’s why we champion wines that align with a mindful, health-conscious lifestyle—wines that prioritize purity, transparency, and balance. Our focus on low-ABV wines and conscious moderation allows you to enjoy wine in a way that aligns with your well-being without compromising on quality or experience.
The Sip Better Standard: What Makes a Wine Healthy?
Not all wines are created equal. Mass-produced wines often contain added sugars, concentrates, and artificial additives—things that don’t belong in a bottle of true, authentic wine. At Sip Better, we exclusively curate wines that reflect the integrity of their origins, focusing on:
Every household has its Thanksgiving Day heroes—whether it's a special stuffing, marshmallow-studded sweet potatoes, or a secret dessert whipped up with love.
And to drink? Well, here's a quick list featuring four fantastic wines that will pair well with ALL of it. Yep, every decadent dish. And if you're looking for a few recipes, we have those too! Enjoy.
Dutch Baby Pancake + Domaine Marjorie et Bernard Rondeau Cerdon de Bugey
Start the day off right with a Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade brunch pairing! Try our favorite dutch baby pancake recipe and sip a little frothy pink Domaine Marjorie et Bernard Rondeau Cerdon de Bugey alongside of it.
All the Apps + A Hugo Spritz
A great big cheese board and all of your salty, snacky Thanksgiving Day appetizers will shine next to an elderflower liqueur-based Hugo Spritz. Snag the recipe for that sipper right here and a bottle of G.E. Massenez Elderflower Liqueur here.
(Turkey) and Gravy + Burn Cottage 'Moonlight Race' Pinot Noir
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*This is our guide on how to choose wine for your wedding day! Our sommelier, Leslee, gives her tried-and-true tips for picking wine for your perfect celebration. Plus, our PR maven, Addy, shares her testimonial of working with Leslee for her own wedding last fall. Enjoy!*
Hello Wedding Lovers,
It's Leslee here! I'm hoping to help put the ease in planning for your big day's festivities - party planning festivities, that is.
I have helped brides-to-be for over 20 years with their wedding wine lists. The first question I get is: Do I have to select the wines our wedding venue is forcing us into from their own list? My reply is: definitely not!
Before you make any decisions, check with your venue on a corkage fee.
I'm going to give you some math on this in just a minute, but first, hear me out...
At Sip Better, you always win with amazing wines that not only taste great and are healthy for you + your guests, but live at a price point that everyone can afford—yes, even...
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Why do the first signs of Spring conjure up visions of brunch? For us, it's the perky green veggies that are finally poking out of the ground, and that special morning light that begs to be celebrated with a long, meandering feast with friends and loved ones, at a table set with savory breakfast favorites and maybe a few sweet treats. And wine!
If you've got brunch on the mind, too, here are a few Sip Better wines we love drinking with classic brunchy foods, plus, a no-fail recipe for the most impressive Dutch Baby pancake. Clink, Clink!
SAVORY BRUNCH FOODS
We're talkin' steak and eggs, chilaquiles, veggie-filled frittatas, and anything with mushrooms, meat, peppers, onions or tomatoes! For those super savory breakfast foods, serve a light-bodied red like Bodegas Itxas Harri Beltza from Spain or Elena Walch Schiava.
PASTRIES + SWEETS
From waffles to cinnamon rolls to dutch baby pancakes (recipe below), you'll want something sparkling and slightly sweet. Try the pretty pink Patrick...
