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2. Sauvignon blanc - Wikipedia

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   The first plantings of Sauvignon blanc were introduced into California at Cresta Blanca Winery in the Livermore Valley. The Sauvignon blanc grape traces its origins to the Val de Loire region in France according to Jancis Robinson in her book "Wine Grapes". The earliest recording was in 1534 by Francois Rabelais in his book, Gargantua.

3. Loire Valley (wine) - Wikipedia

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   Sauvignon blanc is the principal grape of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé. Sauvignon blanc and Pinot noir are the principal grapes of this region that is centered around the appellation of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé. The two towns of Sancerre and Pouilly-sur-Loire (where Pouilly-Fumé is made) sit on opposite sides of the Loire river with Sancerre ...

4. Touraine AOC - Wikipedia

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   Touraine (French pronunciation: ⓘ) is an Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) in the Loire Valley wine region in France that produce dry white wines and red wines rich in tannins. The AOC status was awarded by a decree of December 24, 1939 (modified by the decree of August 29, 2002).

5. Saint-Bris AOC - Wikipedia

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   Saint-Bris is an Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) for white wine in the Burgundy wine region of France. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] This AOC is located around the village Saint-Bris-le-Vineux in the Yonne department, a few kilometers southwest of the Chablis AOC area, and southeast of the city of Auxerre , which places it roughly halfway between Paris ...

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7. Bordeaux wine - Wikipedia

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   In 2007, 17.1% of the region's vineyard surface was used for wines in this family. [18] Dry white wines. Dry white wines are made throughout the region, using the regional appellation Bordeaux Blanc, often from 100% Sauvignon blanc or a blend dominated by Sauvignon blanc and Sémillon.

8. Graves (wine region) - Wikipedia

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   The three main grapes are of this are Sémillon, Sauvignon blanc and Muscadelle. [6] Production costs for this area's botrytized wines are comparatively high. The evaporation and fungus affections produces low yields, one-fifth to one-sixth of that in other Bordeaux regions.

9. Anjou wine - Wikipedia

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   The white wines produced under this style must be composed of a minimum 80% Chenin blanc with Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc responsible for the remaining 20%. A semi-sparkling rosé style may be produced under the Rosé d'Anjou Pétillant AOC designation and be composed of predominantly Grolleau with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay ...