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Sauvignon Blanc The Other Great White eycomb and anise that are utterly inimitable. This same uniqueness is repeated in a sweet style in Sauternes and other appellations like Barsac and Loupiac. Without going into too much detail on botrytis-affected winemaking, these precious rotten grapes make nectar out of sauvignon blanc and semillon. Deeply unc- Saracina Peter Michael Dagueneau is kind of the Loire’s own version of a rock star; apart from the uniqueness of his wines (he often uses oak on his sauvignon blancs, unlike most other producers in the area), Didier is himself a national treasure and a lovely guy. His “Pur Sang” and “Silex” products are always the most sought-after of Pouilly-Fumé wines. Lastly, there’s Bordeaux. Noble, stately Bordeaux is home to king cabernet, but its white wines too often remain a complete mystery to American consumers. Yep, it’s sauvignon blanc again, though in this area the grape can sometimes be blended with companions semillon and muscadelle. AOCs like Pessac-Léognan, within the broader Graves area, and the sandy Entre-Deux-Mers appellation are known for dry sauvignon blanc-based whites. The most collectible by far is Haut-Brion Blanc in which sauvignon blanc and semillon reach their zenith in a dry style. Tasting HB Blanc is too often a once-in-a-lifetime event, and I was pained to miss out on this year’s “Masters of Food and Wine” event up in Carmel, more commonly known as the sommelier Olympics. Missing this meant that I missed the Haut-Brion Blanc vertical tasting. Sigh. There is truly nothing like it, with fantastic aromas of citrus, hon- tuous and eminently ageable, sweet white Bordeauxs of this sort are a must for any conscientious collector as they withstand the test of time beyond any other wine product. From the cheerful, food-friendly Kiwi style that offers good value to liquid gold from Sauternes, sauvignon blanc is the great white hiding in plain sight. Buy yourself a mixed case of the grape with as many different styles, price-points and regions as you can conjure, and enjoy some happy homework – the best way to learn is always to taste. Cheers! • Bonnie Graves Tupari 68 Luxury Life & Style May/June 2007 Photos courtesy of their respective wineries.

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