Pear,   Spinache,

White variety of grape, which is most notably grown in New Zealand and France, in particular Bordeaux and in the upper Loire. In Australia, it is best grown in Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Coonawarra – Limestone Coast, South Australia, Margaret River – Western Australia. This wine is excellent without any Oak treatment. The strong acid finish is a special characteristic of this wine, as well as its powerful aromatics. Depending on the area, you may be able to sense the aromas of gooseberry, passion fruit, tropical fruit, melon as well as a zingy crisp acid feel as an aftertaste, based on the individual palate. General rules for enthusiasts, are to buy wines from vintage years and from cooler areas, also try to attain non corked, screw bottle tops for a more genuine taste. It is also recommended to have these wines with foods softer food. Oysters, highly vinegary anti-pastas are generally good to avoid with Sauvignon Blanc.