Keep Calm and Sauvignon

About this episode

The episode explores the divisive nature of Sauvignon Blanc and its potential in the wine world.

Sauvignon Blanc is one of the wine world's most divisive grape varieties. On the one hand, it's hugely popular for its aromatic charm and upbeat appeal. And yet some people can't stand it, sommeliers actively steer their customers away from it and connoisseurs turn their noses up at, 'the gin and tonic of wine'. But is it possible that this is all just a bit, well, premature? That we're judging a grape variety that is only just starting to show us what its true potential really is? And ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Susie, Peter

Topics covered

• Sauvignon Blanc
• wine varieties
• wine appreciation
• sommelier opinions
• grape potential

Keywords

• Sauvignon Blanc
• wine
• grape varieties
• sommelier
• wine appreciation

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Sauvignon Blanc

More episodes of Wine Blast with Susie and Peter

• Natural Wine RELOADED · June 1, 2026 · 58 min
• Adelaide Hills: Lofty Ambitions · May 18, 2026 · 58 min
• Yeastie Boys: Wine's Modern Microbial Solutions · May 4, 2026 · 47 min
• Missing the Point? Tasting 40 years of 100-point wines TASTER · April 13, 2026 · 9 min
• Drop Stop: Wine's Big Water Issue · April 6, 2026 · 1h 11m
• The Story of Stalin's Wine Cellar PART TWO · March 23, 2026 · 48 min