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Sauvignon Blanc originated in France from a cross between two varieties, the French Chenin Blanc and the Austrian Traminer. In Bordeaux, the grape is believed to have taken its name from the French word sauvage, meaning wild, because the grapes grew like weeds throughout the region. The Loire Valley winemakers produce two iconic appellations, Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume. In Bordeaux, in addition to single-varietal wines, Sauvignon Blanc is often blended with varieties such as Semillon and Muscadelle to produce dry wines, and the blend is also used to produce sweet Bordeaux wines such as Sauternes. New Zealand's best-known wine regions are Marlborough, Central Otago, Hawke's Bay and Wairarapa.