VinePair rounds up the year’s best bottles in “The 30 Best Sauvignon Blancs for 2026,” and two picks stand out for their distinct takes on the grape.
Frog’s Leap Winery Concrete Aged Sauvignon Blanc 2024 ($60, 94 points) earns some of the piece’s highest praise, with Keith Beavers calling it, “This is one of the most unique American wines.” Sourced from Napa’s Rutherford AVA and produced by one of the country’s most sustainable wineries, the wine shows a soft, creamy nose of lemon curd and fresh herbs, with a palate that balances real depth against an angled acidity that never overwhelms the fruit.
On the Loire side, Domaine Hubert Brochard Sancerre 2025 ($45, 94 points) is singled out as a smart pick in a crowded, increasingly pricey category. VinePair notes it’s soft, juicy, and vibrant, with an even palate. While the flavors are subtle, the wine’s rounded, textured mouthfeel is what sets it apart from the sea of Sancerre on shelves.
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