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Sauternes Wine Information

Sauternes Single Variety* Wine

Wine Color White
Type Still
Oak Info unknown
Typical Sweetness Sweet
Typical Acidity unknown
Typical Tannins None
Typical Body Full
Typical Alcohol unknown
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* Some "single variety" wines have other grapes in them.

The Sauvignon Blanc Grape
Grape Color White
Climate(s) Cool, Moderate
Species Type(s) Vitis Vinifera
Regions Grown • Argentina
• Argentina - Cuyo GI
• Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province
• Argentina - Cuyo GI - Mendoza Province - Uco Valley
• Argentina - Patagonia GI
• Australia
• Australia - South Eastern Australia
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Adelaide Hills
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Victoria - Yarra Valley
• Australia - Tasmania
• Australia - Western Australia
• Australia - Western Australia - Margaret River
• Austria
• Chile
• Chile - Acongagua Region DO
• Chile - Acongagua Region DO - Casablanca Valley GI
• Chile - Acongagua Region DO - San Antonio Valley
• Chile - Acongagua Region DO - San Antonio Valley - Leyda Valley
• Chile - Central Valley DO
• Chile - Central Valley DO - Curicó Valley
• Chile - Central Valley DO - Maipo Valley
• Chile - Central Valley DO - Maipo Valley - Pacific Maipo
• Chile - Central Valley DO - Maule Valley
• Chile - Coquimbo Region DO
• Chile - Coquimbo Region DO - Elqui Valley
• France
• France - Bordeaux AOC
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Entre-Deux-Mers AOC
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves - Barsac AOC
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves - Cérons AOC
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves - Graves AOC
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves - Pessac-Léognan AOC
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves - Sauternes AOC
• France - Dordogne
• France - Dordogne - Monbazillac AOC
• France - Loire Valley IGP
• France - Loire Valley IGP - Central Vineyards
• France - Loire Valley IGP - Central Vineyards - Menetou-Salon AOC
• France - Loire Valley IGP - Central Vineyards - Pouilly-Fumé AOC
• France - Loire Valley IGP - Central Vineyards - Sancerre AOC
• France - Loire Valley IGP - Touraine
• France - Southern France
• France - Southern France - Pays d'Oc IGP
• New Zealand
• New Zealand - South Island
• New Zealand - South Island - Canterbury GI
• New Zealand - South Island - Marlborough GI
• New Zealand - South Island - Marlborough GI - Awatere
• New Zealand - South Island - Marlborough GI - Wairau Valley
• New Zealand - South Island - Nelson GI
• South Africa
• South Africa - Cape South Coast Region
• South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Cape Agulhas District
• South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Cape Agulhas District - Elim Ward
• South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Elgin District
• South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Walker Bay District
• South Africa - Cape South Coast Region - Walker Bay District - Hegel-en-Aarde Ward(s)
• South Africa - Coastal Region
• South Africa - Coastal Region - Cape Town District
• South Africa - Coastal Region - Cape Town District - Constanitia Ward
• South Africa - Coastal Region - Cape Town District - Durbanville Ward
• South Africa - Coastal Region - Darling District
• South Africa - Coastal Region - Stallenbosch District
• Spain
• Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region
• Spain - Castilla-La Mancha Region - La Mancha DOP
• Spain - Catalunya Region
• Spain - Catalunya Region - Penedès DOC
• Spain - Duero Valley Region
• Spain - Duero Valley Region - Reuda DOC
• Spain - Upper Ebro Region
• Spain - Upper Ebro Region - Navarra DOP
• United States
• United States - California
• United States - California - North Coast AVA
• United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA
• United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Oakville AVA
• United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Rutherford AVA
• United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Stags Leap District AVA
• United States - California - North Coast AVA - Napa Valley AVA - Yountville AVA
• United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI
• United States - California - North Coast AVA - Sanoma County GI - Dry Creek Valley AVA
Notes This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced.
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The Semillon Grape
Grape Color White
Climate(s) Moderate, Warm
Species Type(s) Vitis Vinifera
Regions Grown • Argentina
• Australia
• Australia - South Eastern Australia
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - New South Wales
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - New South Wales - Hunter Valley
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia
• Australia - South Eastern Australia - Southern Australia - Borossa Valley GI
• Australia - Western Australia
• Australia - Western Australia - Margaret River
• France
• France - Bordeaux AOC
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Entre-Deux-Mers AOC
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves - Barsac AOC
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves - Cérons AOC
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves - Graves AOC
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves - Pessac-Léognan AOC
• France - Bordeaux AOC - Left Bank - Graves - Sauternes AOC
• France - Dordogne
• France - Dordogne - Monbazillac AOC
• United States
• United States - California
• United States - California - Central Coast AVA
• United States - California - Central Coast AVA - Monterey County
• United States - Colorado
• United States - Colorado - Grand Valley AVA
Notes Think skin makes it susceptible to Noble Rot. Commonly blended with Sauvignon Blanc to add body
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Aromas

Compressed Aroma Grid   Full Aroma Grid   Aromaster Box    Aromaster Wheel

Pronounced
  P.3  
Citrus:
Grapefruit
 Subtle
  P.1  
Citrus:
Lemon
 Subtle
  P.104  
Citrus:
Lemon Zest
 Subtle
  P.2  
Citrus:
Lime
 Pronounced
  P.4  
White Berries:
Gooseberry
 Pronounced
  P.101  
White Berries:
Grape (Green)
 Pronounced
  P.7  
Pome Fruits:
Apple (Green)
 Subtle
  P.6  
Pome Fruits:
Apple (Yellow)
 Subtle
  P.5  
Pome Fruits:
Pear
 Subtle
  P.106  
Stone Fruits:
Nectarine
 Pronounced
  P.8  
Stone Fruits:
Peach
 Subtle
  P.10  
Tropical Fruits:
Guava
Subtle
  P.13  
Tropical Fruits:
Lychee
 Subtle
  P.9  
Tropical Fruits:
Melon
 Pronounced
  P.12  
Tropical Fruits:
Passion Fruit
 Subtle
  P.11  
Tropical Fruits:
Pineapple
 Subtle
  T.14  
Dried Fruits:
Dry Apricot
 Subtle
  S.15  
Dried Fruits:
Orange Peel
 Subtle
  P.16  
Tropical Fruits:
Banana (Ripe)
 Subtle
  P.29  
White Flowers:
Acacia
 Subtle
  P.98  
White Flowers:
Chamomile
 Subtle
  P.27  
White Flowers:
Linden
 Subtle
  P.26  
White Flowers:
Orange Blossom
 Subtle
  P.100  
Colored Flowers:
Geranium
Pronounced
  P.89  
Vegetables:
Asparagus
 Pronounced
  P.33  
Vegetables:
Capsicum (Bell Pepper)
 Pronounced
  P.36  
Fresh Herbs:
Cut Grass
 Subtle
  S.37  
Fresh Herbs:
Dill
 Subtle
  P.39  
Fresh Herbs:
Fern
 Subtle
  S.209  
Fresh Herbs:
Lemongrass
 Subtle
  T.41  
Dried Herbs:
Hay
 Subtle
  P.44  
Leaves:
Blackcurrant Leaf
 Subtle
  S.211  
Leaves:
Cabbage
 Subtle
  P.48  
Geological:
Flint
 Subtle
  P.200  
Geological:
Stainless Steel
 Subtle
  P.118  
Geological:
Wet Stones
Subtle
  T.136  
Chemical:
Gasoline / Petrol
 Subtle
  S.50  
Yeast:
Bread
 Subtle
  S.51  
Malolactic Fermentation:
Butter
 Subtle
  S.57  
Toasted:
Smoke
 Subtle
  S.54  
Toasted:
Toast
 Subtle
  S.59  
Spices:
Vanilla
 Subtle
  T.67  
Nuts:
Almond
 Subtle
  S.65  
Nuts:
Coconut
 Subtle
  S.68  
Woods:
Oak
 Subtle
  T.73  
Aged White Wine:
Honey
 Subtle
  T.208  
Aged White Wine:
Wax
 Subtle
  S.81  
Oxidized:
Sherry
Subtle
  S.210  
Other:
Fried Egg



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