Italy Down Under

Aside from France, Savignon blanc is grown with good commercial success in Australia , Chile and New Zealand, as well as Brazil, California and South Africa. The wine is usually crisp, dry and refreshing, but depending on the climate in which it is … Other mildy-acidic cheeses go nicely, such as the French Le Banon, the Spanish Cabrales, Italian Pecorino, as well as very sharp cheddars. These cheeses when grilled or smoked coax out a Sauv’s minerally or flinty qualities. … [...]