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Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc

Franciscan · California · United States

90 pts · Wine Enthusiast87 pts · Wine Enthusiast
$12.99$16.99 save $4.00 (24%)
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Why it’s a great value

Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc is $12.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $16.99 — a saving of $4.00 (24%). It carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Sterling Vineyards Napa Sauvignon Blanc, is $16.99. If you want to spend less, Cupcake Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc is $9.99.

Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Crisp grapefruit and lime layered with green apple, a light herbal edge and a clean, dry finish.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like bright, citrusy Sauvignon Blanc but prefer a California style that is less aggressively grassy than many New Zealand examples.

Why buy it

A reliable, easy-drinking California Sauvignon Blanc from an established producer, with fresh citrus notes and flexible food-pairing range.

Best for

Seafood, salads, risotto, porch pours and shoppers looking for a crisp white under $20.

Style

Dry, light-bodied, citrus-led and refreshing, with orchard fruit and gentle herbal notes.

Drinks like

California Sauvignon Blanc, Loire-inspired crisp Sauvignon Blanc, lighter unoaked white wines such as Pinot Grigio or Albariño.

Experience level

Beginner-friendly, but still satisfying for Sauvignon Blanc fans who want a clean, refreshing style.

Flavor notes

Fruitgrapefruitlime zestgreen appleyellow applewhite nectarinewhite grapefruit
Floralorange blossom
Earthmineralsedimentary rock
Spicespiced pear
Othersnipped greensdried herbslemongrass

Pairs well with

mushroom risotto · shrimp on fresh greens with herbed olive oil and lemon · fritto misto · baja fish tacos · seasonal green salad with citrus vinaigrette

Best occasions

weeknight seafood dinnerwarm-weather patio pourssalads and lighter mealscasual entertainingaperitif before dinner

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
45-50°F
Decanting:
No decant needed; open and serve chilled.
Glassware:
Standard white wine glass
Drink or cellar:
Drink young for its fresh citrus and green-apple character.
After opening:
Best within 1-2 days refrigerated with a closure.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

A bright, dry California Sauvignon Blanc with grapefruit, lime zest, green apple and a clean, refreshing finish. A versatile white for seafood, salads, risotto and easy warm-weather sipping.

Wine details

Type
white
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc
Producer
Franciscan
Country
United States
Region
California
Appellation
California
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
12.8%

Details last verified September 24, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Not stated.
Vineyard source:
Grapes sourced from sunny Central Valley vineyards and cool Central Coast vineyards.
Vessel:
Not stated by the winery.
About the winery · Franciscan ›

Franciscan is a California wine brand with roots in Napa Valley. The winery says it was founded in 1972 by Justin Meyers and Raymond Duncan, with its first vintage in 1973. Its stated style is traditionally crafted wines with a modern taste, focused on letting the fruit speak for itself. The current Franciscan portfolio includes California-designated Cabernet, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.

Critic reviews

90/100Wine Enthusiast

“aromas of yellow apple, peach, orange blossom...”

Reviewed: Franciscan 2023 Sauvignon Blanc (California) (2023) — Tonya Pitts, 2025-03-01 · source

87/100Wine Enthusiast

“Zesty with aromas of grapefruit, lime, crisp green apple...”

Reviewed: Franciscan 2024 Sauvignon Blanc (California) (2024) — Tonya Pitts, 2026-05-01 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc dry or sweet?
Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is light-to-medium bodied.
What does Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc taste like?
Crisp grapefruit and lime layered with green apple, a light herbal edge and a clean, dry finish.
What food pairs with Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc?
It pairs well with Mushroom risotto, Shrimp on fresh greens with herbed olive oil and lemon, Fritto misto, Baja fish tacos and Seasonal green salad with citrus vinaigrette.
How should I serve Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc?
Serve at 45-50°F. No decant needed; open and serve chilled. Glass: Standard white wine glass.
Is Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc a good value?
Today it is $12.99, $4.00 (24%) below its recorded compare-at price of $16.99. It also holds a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast.
Is there a similar wine that costs less than Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc?
Cupcake Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc is a comparable Sauvignon Blanc at $9.99. See Cupcake Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Franciscan Sauvignon Blanc?
750 ml bottle, 12.8% alcohol by volume.