Celebrate National Sauvignon Blanc Day With These Wines

May 2 is National Sauvignon Blanc Day, and what better way to celebrate than by discovering some incredible wines from around the world? Celebrate Sauvignon Blanc Day with these wines that showcase the grape’s versatility — from zesty citrus to lush tropical fruit to flinty minerality.

Here are some of my favorite bottles from iconic regions, all priced between $10 and $60, along with food pairing ideas to help you sip in style.

🌿 Napa Valley, California

• Trefethen Family Vineyards (~$30)
  Citrus blossom, melon, and tropical fruit. Balanced and bright.
  Pair with: Scallops, shrimp, or goat cheese salad.
• Honig (~$25)
  Grapefruit and lemongrass with a soft honeysuckle note.
  Pair with: Fish tacos or Thai cucumber salad.

🌼 Best Sauvignon Blanc Wines from Sonoma County, California

• Matanzas Creek (~$25)
  Floral, stone fruit, and citrus zest. A classic with great balance.
  Pair with: Sushi, herbed chicken, or peach and burrata salad.
• Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc (~$21)
  A lightly oaked Sauvignon Blanc with tropical fruit, melon, and a creamy texture from a touch of barrel aging.
  Pair with: Grilled seafood, roast chicken, or creamy pastas.
• St. Francis Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc (~$17)
  Grapefruit, lemongrass, white peach, clean finish
  Pair with: Spring greens with chèvre, halibut, or herbed quinoa bowls.

🇳🇿 Top Sauvignon Blanc Wines from Marlborough, New Zealand

• Cloudy Bay (~$35)
  Passionfruit and lime zest with signature zing.
  Pair with: Spicy Asian dishes or goat cheese crostini.
• Greywacke (~$24)
  Textured and tropical with a smoky edge.
  Pair with: Grilled asparagus or mussels.

🇫🇷 Sauvignon Blanc Wines to Celebrate from Loire Valley, France

• Domaine Vacheron Sancerre (~$45)
  Flinty and elegant, with notes of lime and green apple.
  Pair with: Oysters or a Niçoise salad.
• Lucien Crochet Sancerre (~$35)
  Lean, citrusy, and refreshingly precise.
  Pair with: Grilled white fish or veggie risotto.

🌍 South Africa

• House of Henkel “Gretchen” Sauvignon Blanc (~$23)
  Kiwi, white melon, crisp, vibrant finish
  Pair with: Grilled prawns, fresh summer salads, goat cheese
• Stark-Condé Round Mountain (~$26)
  Lush and herbal with tropical fruit.
  Pair with: Lobster rolls or melon and prosciutto salad.

🇨🇱 Chile

• Casa Marin Cipreses Vineyard (~$25)
  Salty, zesty, and green—super coastal in style.
  Pair with: Crudo, crab cakes, or grilled corn.
• Leyda Garuma Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc (~$20)
  Elegant and mineral-forward, with grapefruit, herbs, and white peach. Made near the Pacific for that cool-climate zip.
  Pair with: Sushi rolls, goat cheese crostini, or shrimp tacos.

💛 Winos+ Favorites

Wine is always better with friends—especially this crew! The Winos+ are my tasting partners-in-crime, and they’ve got some standout Sauvignon Blanc picks of their own:

Final Sips

Sauvignon Blanc is more than a summer sipper—it’s a globe-trotting, food-loving, endlessly versatile wine. Whether you’re into the grassy freshness of New Zealand, the stony elegance of Sancerre, or the tropical zip of California, there’s a bottle on this list that’s ready to make your Sauv Blanc Day sparkle.

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Cheers!