Unveiling Sauvignon blanc: Exploring its Secrets from Vineyards to Bottle (includes tasting)

Sauvignon Blanc stands out as one of the most versatile and increasingly popular grape varieties, with its consumption steadily rising over the past four years. What sets Sauvignon Blanc apart is its distinctive profile, characterized by vibrant acidity and expressive aromas. To further enhance these sought-after traits, winemakers employ a range of techniques, each method contributing to the wine’s unique character. This tasting session will explore these different styles from Washington, California, and New Zealand and the techniques at our disposal from vineyard practices to winemaking decisions presented by a winemaker from each region. How do we create thiols, and do we really want them? Elizabeth Tomasino from Oregon State, our moderator, along with Philippe Darriet from the University of Bordeaux help us understand the pathways for success. (tasting session)

Moderator:
Elizabeth Tomasino, Oregon State University, Corvallis

Speaker:
Philippe Darriet, ISVV, France

Additional Speakers to be announced.