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If you like Sauvignon Blanc, try these

If Sauvignon Blanc is your go-to, you probably like whites that are crisp, citrusy, aromatic, and not oaky. Here's where to go next without losing what you love.

  • Crisp whites
  • Discovery
  • $11–25
The short answer

Start with Grüner Veltliner (citrus plus white pepper) or Albariño (citrus plus sea salt). For a budget find, Picpoul de Pinet. And if your Sauvignon Blanc has always been from New Zealand, try one from the Loire.

Grüner Veltliner

Austria's signature white

Who it's for
Fans of the grassy, green side of Sauvignon Blanc.
Why it works
Lime, green apple, and a distinctive twist of white pepper. Lively acidity, usually unoaked.
On the label
Grüner Veltliner, often from Kamptal, Kremstal, or Weinviertel. Liter bottles are common and great value.
Typical price
$14–22

Albariño

Rías Baixas, Spain (and Alvarinho in Portugal)

Who it's for
People who drink Sauvignon Blanc with seafood.
Why it works
Grapefruit and peach with a salty, coastal finish. Same energy, a bit rounder.
On the label
Rías Baixas, or Alvarinho from Portugal's Vinho Verde region.
Typical price
$15–22

Vermentino

Mediterranean white from Italy and southern France

Who it's for
Those who like Sauvignon Blanc's herbal notes more than its tropical ones.
Why it works
Lemon, fresh herbs, and a light bitter-almond finish that's great with food.
On the label
Vermentino di Sardegna; in France it's often called Rolle.
Typical price
$14–20

Picpoul de Pinet

Languedoc, southern France

Who it's for
Anyone who wants a bright, reliable weeknight white for less.
Why it works
Its name roughly means “lip stinger” — that's the acidity. Lemony, briny, and made for oysters.
On the label
Picpoul de Pinet, often in a tall green bottle.
Typical price
$11–16

Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc

The same grape, a different accent

Who it's for
Anyone whose Sauvignon Blanc has mostly been from New Zealand.
Why it works
Less passion fruit, more citrus, flint, and chalk. A lesson in how much place shapes a grape.
On the label
Touraine is the value pick; Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé are the splurges.
Typical price
$13–40

Skip it

Bottles labeled “reserve” or “barrel-fermented” if you like Sauvignon Blanc for its freshness — oak adds weight and vanilla you may not want.

Swap it

Ready for something different? Try a dry Riesling — just as zesty, with more fruit and floral perfume.

Updated November 14, 2026. We recommend styles, not sponsored bottles — any producer that fits the description will do. Prices are typical US retail ranges and vary by shop and state. Spotted something off? See our corrections policy.