The refreshing bite of freshness and acidity you find in a sunshine-filled glass of Sauvignon Blanc sings of summer, especially this summer when temperatures across the country continue to climb and stay at ridiculous highs. Which means we are drinking a lot of Sauv Blanc lately. Here are a few we have loved to toast these early dog days of summer with. #Cheers

Zesty, rich, and fresh, Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand’s Marlborough region showcases mouthwatering citrus and well-rounded stone fruit flavors with incredible minerality. Layered with lilikoi and lemon zest, the wine is perfect for pairing with fresh tuna poke, steamed crab legs with lemon butter sauce, or a platter of briny oysters with nothing more than a squeeze of lemon.

The Gamble family has been farming the soils of Napa Valley for generations. With respect for the land and a terroir-focused winemaking approach, Tom Gamble creates elevated wines with authenticity and character. Gamble Family Sauvignon Blanc shows this dedication with an authentic representation of the land from estate fruit grown within Napa’s Yountville AVA. The wine marries French oak barrel and stainless steel aging on the lees (yeasts) for six months, giving the luscious wine depth and structure, softening the hard edges to create an easy drinking profile. Layers of tangerine, lemon zest, yuzu, and golden stone fruit marry together on the palate, with a hint of creaminess from the aging technique.

Napa Valley’s Clif Lede Vineyard’s Sauvignon Blanc is zesty, thirst-quenching, and vibrant, especially on a hot summer day. Most of the wine is fermented in French oak barrels, giving texture and a hint of spice to the wine, while ensuring the freshness and energy in the wine remains. Notes of kiwi, melon, and passionfruit meld with fresh citrus and aromatic honeysuckle.

Marlborough’s Wairau River Estate Sauvignon Blanc reveals the punchy vibrancy of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. With warm days and cool nights, the region creates wines with a long growing season, slowly ripening fruit to achieve maximum flavor. Wairau River’s Sauvignon Blanc begins with a pop of ripe grapefruit and pomelo, followed by tropical papaya and guava, with soft notes of wild herbs.

Napa’s Alpha Omega 1155 Sauvignon Blanc uses estate fruit growing right around the Highway 29 winery. Aging the wine for 14 months in partially new oak gives Napa’s Alpha Omega Sauvignon Blanc a well-rounded palate that is both fresh and rich. The wine opens with rich layers of Meyer lemon, fresh melon, and pineapple with notes of lemongrass, ripe orchard and stone fruit, and a touch of cream.

From sustainably grown Sauvignon Blanc fruit in Marlborough, Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc showcases the region’s terroir, allowing the region to shine. With crushed stone, wild herbs, lemongrass, and juicy, ripe citrus, the wine is an authentic expression of Marlborough wines. It is an ideal food wine, pairing with seafood and shellfish, fresh pasta, and farmer’s market salads, with racy acidity that enhances the light summer fare.