Cheap Good Sauvignon Blanc

White grapefruit and citrus aromas round out this tangy, crisp and balanced Chilean Sauvignon Blanc. Pairs excellently with seafood.

Winery: Viña Litoral
Vintage: 2009
Type: White
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Leyda Valley, Chile

Delicious grassy notes combined with strong fruity tastes bursting on the palate make this a different Sauvignon Blanc than most.

Winery: Moulin Montarels
Vintage: 2010
Type: White
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Cotes de Thongue, France

This crisp New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc offers strong berry notes and an intense layered palate. Enjoy with grilled asparagus and chicken.

Winery: Villa Maria Estate
Vintage: 2010
Type: White
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Ratings: Wine Spectator- 90 Points

Another exceptionally cheap wine, this Chilean Sauvignon Blanc is very crisp, with citrus and grass notes. At eight dollars, a wine perhaps does not have to live up to the same standards of even its $15 brethren, but don’t let that scare you away from this cheap treat. Pairs well with fettuccine Alfredo.

Winery: Undurraga Winery
Vintage: 2006
Type: White
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Maipo Valle, Chile

A dry, but zesty wine from the famous Marlborough region of New Zealand’s South Island. Given 90 points by Wine Enthusiast Magazine, this Sauvignon Blanc has grapefruit and pineapple notes, and a fruity citrus flavor.

Vintage: 2008
Type: White
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Ratings: Wine Enthusiast: 90 points
Price: $16.49

A light wine with a sweetness somewhat atypical of Sauvignon Blancs. It has notes of pear and apple, and goes well with seafood.

Winery: Climbing Vine
Vintage: 2009
Type: White
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Lodi, California
Price: $14.99

The 2006 Drylands Sauvignon Blanc opens with beautiful tropical and herbal aromas, and fills the mouth with flavors of gooseberry, grapefruit, and fresh grass. Drink now, and try pairing with grilled prawns in a lemon garlic marinade.

Winery: Drylands Winery
Vintage: 2006
Type: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Ratings: THE WINE SPECTATOR: 91 points
Price: $15.29

Rated #27 on the Wine Enthusiast’s Top Values of 2006, the Brassfield Sauvignon Blanc is 89% Sauvignon Blanc and 11% Semillon. The Semillon adds a touch more body, resulting in a somewhat dry wine with a surprisingly smooth finish.

Winery: Brassfield Estate
Vintage: 2005
Type: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Clear Lake, California
Ratings: WINE ENTHUSIAST: 91 points
Price: $13.79