Planted worldwide, Sauvignon Blanc is a noble variety though too often made, and therefore recognized, as less than. These three northern hemisphere owner/winemakers are amongst a handful who keenly understand this vibrant white grape so as to coax from it the best their terroirs can offer. France's Loire, Styria shared by Austria and Slovenia, and California's Napa Valley have few peers for fashioning benchmark expressions from an often underachieving grape. This is driven deep by tasting immaculate bottlings from the Tement family dating to 2015 and 2019.

Produced by Matty Rosenberg, Jennifer Hammoud and David Furer at Radio Free Rhinecliff

Christian Drouin is Calvados' most renowned proprietor and vociferous proponent, his self-titled distillery of this noble apple brandy distributed worldwide. His book, The Art of Calvados, has been translated into English and was published in October by Bill Owens' White Mule Press, with Bill joining David and Christian.

Produced by Matty Rosenberg, Jennifer Hammoud and David Furer at Radio Free Rhinecliff

A conversation with three California vintners; Steve Matthiasson, Raj Parr, Jared Brandt--and three on-premise retailers; Atlanta's Jesse Kirkpatrick, Charleston's Femi Oyediran, Chicago's Nik Wells about this nebulously defined term and its relevance, understanding, and enjoyment.

Produced by Matty Rosenberg, Jennifer Hammoud and David Furer at Radio Free Rhinecliff