The Sauv Blanc Myth

The Sauv Blanc Myth
Sauvignon blanc is a noble grape variety, just as chardonnay is. patjo/shutterstock
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There are lots of myths within the wine business that keep being repeated, and one of the most persistent was a result of somebody’s absurd comment probably about 50 years ago.

When I first saw it, I was amused: Someone said sauvignon blanc is the “poor man’s chardonnay.” That is simply ridiculous.

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