Sauvignon Blanc: Noble White Variety 
Sauvignon Blanc is one of the oldest cultivated grape varieties, and today it is the world’s second most popular white grape variety, after Chardonnay. The wine it produces is light, refreshing, and naturally high in acidity, with a distinctive and instantly recognizable aroma: a whole bouquet of green notes—green bell pepper, gooseberry, blackcurrant leaves, freshly cut grass—along with tropical fruit and white flowers. Sauvignon Blanc is generally meant to be drunk young, and with relatively few exceptions, aging does it no favors. The wines are usually dry, although Sauvignon Blanc is also an important component of the famous sweet wines of Sauternes and Barsac.
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The Rising Star of Petit Verdot 
Petit Verdot, an ancient French grape variety that has spent centuries as a supporting player, is slowly stepping into the spotlight. More and more wine lovers are discovering a truly unusual wine that combines full body and high tannins with a vivid floral-fruity aroma. A well-made varietal Petit Verdot is a deeply colored, almost inky wine with powerful yet silky tannins, aromas of violet and lilac, flavors of black cherry and plum, and notes of pepper and spice, sometimes with touches of tobacco and leather.
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Sauternes. Sweet Gold of Bordeaux 
The legendary Sauternes, the white pearl of Bordeaux, is often hailed as the greatest sweet wine in the world—and rightfully so. Even today, despite a decline in demand for sweet wines, Sauternes maintains its prestigious status. But what gives Sauternes its exceptional taste and high price? The secret lies in a unique combination of Noble Rot (Botrytis cinerea), the distinctive climate of the Sauternes region, and the meticulous work of winemakers.
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World of Magic Bubbles 
In the article about Champagne I talk in detail about the history of the foremother of all sparkling wines, about Champagne’s styles and technology. However, the world of magic bubbles doesn’t restrict to Champagne; it is wide, deep, diverse, and very interesting.
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