By Bornika Das
Recently the 2023 International Sauvignon Blanc Challenge was held in San Francisco, California. This is one of the most prestigious wine competitions in the world and is judged by a panel of 50 wine experts. This year, top 10 wines were awarded gold. Take a look:
It is the white wine from the Loire Valley in France. It is known for its intense flavours of grapefruit, lemon, and minerality. It is made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes.
It is a remarkable white wine from Bordeaux, France. The critics praised it for complexity, elegance, and freshness. It is flavoured with citrus, floral, and mineral aromas.
This is a highly, notable wine from the Sancerre region. It has distinct character of acidity, minerality, and expressive aromatics.
This is a stunning wine from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley. It is made from 100 percent Sauvignon Blanc grapes. It has rich aroma of grapefruit, passionfruit, and white flowers.
Hailing from Knights Valley AVA, California, it is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. It is full-bodied and creamy on the palate, offering citrus, tropical fruit, and minerality.
It has a complex aroma of white flowers, citrus, minerality, and spice. Perfect when paired with grilled fish, seafood, or goat cheese.
It is a limited release wine from the Georgia AVA in Napa Valley. It displays a deep golden colour with grapefruit, passionfruit, and white flower aromas. It is a complex and flavourful wine for special occassions.
This is a highly rated wine showcasing minerality, acidity, and complexity. It undergoes fermentation and aging in French oak barrels. Tasting notes reveal flint, lemon, white flowers, minerality, grapefruit, passionfruit, and white peach.
It is a high-quality Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre, France. It has a pale yellow colour, and offers aromas of white flowers, citrus fruits, and flint. Enjoy with seafood, poultry, or cheese.
It is also a high-quality wine hailing from Auckland, New Zealand. The colour features pale straw and green tint. It offers aromas of passionfruit, citrus fruits, and herbs.