Life Style / Wine Grapes / Sauvignon Blanc: Classic white-wine producer variety commonly planted in the Bordeaux and eastern Loire regions of France. Shows vigorous growth and is late maturing. Members of the c?page are now thought by some to be descendants of the ancient Fi? variety once common in the Loire region of France. A recent (2002) DNA study suggests derivation from an earlier Traminer cross, eg: Sauvignon Rose below, that must have mutated to a later state. The sauvignon c?page apparently derives the latter part of its name from the color of its skin. Other members include the recent (4-97) genetic parental link to Cabernet Sauvignon and other mutations known as the Sauvignon Noir, Sauvignon Jaune and Sauvignon Rose. The last named variety is also known as Sauvignon Gris. In the Styria region of Austria the named variety is occasionally referred to as the Muskat-Sylvaner. All versions of the c?page show a tendency towards a grassy, herbaceous flavor in the grapewine, often referred to as 'gooseberry' by professional tasters, when the grapes are grown in temperate regions. In warmer regions, the flavors and aromas tend to be more citruslike, (e.g: grapefruit or pear), plus the characteristic 'earthy' taste. New Zealand has had much success with the grape in recent years.
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