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Sauvignon Blanc vs Pinot Gris
similar body; similar tannin; Sauvignon Blanc has more acidity (very high vs fresh). Both are usually dry.
Typical structure · knowledge base
Sauvignon BlancPinot Gris1 light / dry / low · 5 full / luscious / high
sweetness
1 · 1
body
2 · 2
tannin
1 · 1
acidity
5 · 4
oak
1 · 1
Same 1–5 numbers as the table. Typical for the variety, not a tasting of one wine.
| Sauvignon Blanc | Pinot Gris | |
|---|---|---|
| Colour | white | white |
| sweetness | dry | dry |
| body | light | light |
| tannin | very soft | very soft |
| acidity | very high | fresh |
| oak | none | none |
| Aromas | gooseberry, passionfruit, grapefruit, cut grass, asparagus | pear, green apple, lemon (Grigio); honey, ginger, stone fruit |
| Classic regions | Marlborough; Sancerre / Pouilly-Fumé; Bordeaux (Pessac-Léognan, Entre-Deux-Mers) | Alto Adige / Friuli / Veneto (delle Venezie); Alsace; Oregon / New Zealand |
| Food | goat cheese, asparagus, salads, white fish, sushi | light fish, salads, antipasti, sushi (Grigio); pork, smoked salmon |
| Beginner-friendly | yes | yes |
Which should you buy?
Choose Sauvignon Blanc if you want light body with very soft tannins and gooseberry, passionfruit, grapefruit; it suits goat cheese, asparagus, salads. Choose Pinot Gris for light body, very soft tannins and pear, green apple, lemon (Grigio); honey; it suits light fish, salads, antipasti.
Top Sauvignon Blanc
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eisele Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Eisele Vineyard · California | £105.22 | |||
| Rapaura Springs Rohe Blind River Sauvignon Blanc 2025 Rapaura Springs · Marlborough | £15.95 | |||
| Rapaura Springs Bull Paddock Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Rapaura Springs · Marlborough | £18.32 | |||
| Two Rivers Convergence Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Two Rivers · Marlborough | £18.52 | |||
| Domaine Naturaliste Sauvage Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Domaine Naturaliste · Margaret River | £25.13 | |||
| Blank Canvas Abstract Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Blank Canvas · Marlborough | £25.50 |
Top Pinot Gris
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marjan Simcic Pinot Grigio Cru Selection 2024 Marjan Simcic · Primorska | £20.28 | |||
| Marjan Simcic Pinot Grigio Classic 2025 Marjan Simcic · Primorska | £14.44 | |||
| Tunella Col Baje Pinot Grigio 2024 Tunella · Friuli-Venezia Giulia | £21.23 | |||
| Black Cottage Rose 2025 Two Rivers · Marlborough | £11.04 | |||
| Tunella Pinot Grigio 2025 Tunella · Friuli-Venezia Giulia | £14.44 | |||
| Kumeu River Village Pinot Gris 2025 Kumeu River · Auckland | £18.52 |