Editing Sauvignon blanc (section)

==Climate and geography==
[[File:Sancerre vineyard with roses 1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Vineyards in [[Sancerre]] will often plant [[rose]]s around Sauvignon blanc vines as an early detector of [[powdery mildew]].]]
The Sauvignon blanc vine often buds late but [[ripens (wine)|ripens]] early, which allows it to perform well in sunny climates when not exposed to overwhelming heat. In warm regions such as [[South Africa]], [[Australia]] and [[California]], the grape flourishes in cooler climate [[appellations]] such as the [[Alexander Valley]] area.<ref name="Clarke p. 221"/> In areas where the vine is subjected to high heat, the grape will quickly become over-ripe and produce wines with dull flavors and flat acidity. Rising global temperatures have caused farmers to [[harvest]] the grapes earlier than they have in the past.<ref name="Clarke p. 222">Oz Clarke. ''Encyclopedia of Grapes'', p. 222, Harcourt Books 2001. {{ISBN|0-15-100714-4}}.</ref>

The grape originated in France, in the regions of Bordeaux and the Loire Valley.<ref name=epi>[http://www.wineloverspage.com/lexicon/ Wine Lover's Page, ''"Sauvignon blanc"''].</ref> Plantings in California, Australia, Chile and South Africa are also extensive, and Sauvignon blanc is steadily increasing in popularity as white wine drinkers seek alternatives to [[Chardonnay]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2024}} The grape can also be found in [[Italy]] and [[Central Europe]].