Fairbourne Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014 ($34) ★★★★½Fairbourne sauvignon blanc NV

Intensely fruity on the nose, with lime, lemongrass, passionfruit and white peach all flooding through onto the palate as well.  I love the bruised basil and lemon verbena notes that are carried along by ultra-tangy acidity and a solid, succulent spine.  Lovely stuff from winemaker Sarah Inkersell.  www.fairbourne.co.nz