Known Unknown Vin Jeanne Bridge Pa Sauvignon Blanc 2019 375ml $35 It pretty much is what it says on the tin. Or should I say ‘label’ but in unique fashion. Inspired by the wines of Jura, winemaker Jules van Costello has crafted a single barrel of organic Bridge Pa Sauvignon Blanc that’s been barrel-fermented and … Read More
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Mills Reef Reserve Hawke’s Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Mills Reef Reserve Hawke’s Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023 $20 Deliciously rich and softly smoky, this is an ultra-ripe style, typical of Hawke’s Bay’s warmer, Northern climate. Bursting with peach, lemon zest, bruised basil and lime notes laced with a hint of marzipan typical of a splash of barrel fermentation. Delicious. Mills Reef
Misty Cove Tamāhine Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Misty Cove Tamāhine Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 $35 Named after the first ferry connecting New Zealand’s North and South Island, this is a stylishly crafted fumé blanc, where beautifully balanced French oak fermentation cloaks fresh apple, watercress, peach and passionfruit plushness. Soft white pepper, marzipan, pollen and bruised basil add extra layers of complexity to … Read More
Mount Four The Siblings Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Mount Four The Siblings Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 $28 Made in a unique style by French winemaker Marie Navailles, this Marlborough Sauvignon roars with elderflower and lemon blossom, soft basil and lemonade layers. It’s gently textural with a mineral-laced finish, creamy length of flavour and a style and personality all its own. Very different to … Read More
Jules Taylor Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Jules Taylor Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025 $22-24 If you’ve been looking for herbaceousness, citrus-ness and buckets of tropicality then you’ve come to the right place. Classically structured, showing lovely balance of depth and zestiness and solid length of flavour. It’s a very well made style that’s lipsmacking and lush. Watch video review here Jules Taylor
Monowai Hawke’s Bay Field Blend 2025 SBPG70-30
Monowai Hawke’s Bay Field Blend 2025 SBPG70-30 Quite a tropical, peachy style with a herbaceous backbone and solid acidity all wrapped around a pop of nashi sweetness at its core. Highly aromatic, lemongrass, soft baking spices, apple and a glorious gush of guava. Chilled down and dished out on a hot afternoon with some jalapeno … Read More
Massey Dacta Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Massey Dacta Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 $18 Zwap! Pow! Pang! Smash! And all those other words that appear in Batman’s speech bubbles are exactly what you’ll be hit with from the very first sniff of this snazzy southern sauvignon. With its punch of passionfruit and layers of luscious lemon, it’s soothing, juicy and absolutely saturated … Read More
Red Hut Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Red Hut Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2025 $24.99 Delivering classic lemongrass, smashed herbs, bruised basil, tomato stalk and loads of lime zest roar across the nose and palate,this Sauvignon Blanc is heaving with herbaceousness and classic Awatere Valley florality.
Two Rivers Convergence Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Two Rivers Convergence Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025 $22 Crafted by winemaker Dave Clouston, this is one of the best value Sauvignon Blanc’s on the market. Brand new and erupting with lemony sweetness, passionfruit sorbet, buckets of mandarin and basil burst across the tongue and gums. It’s delicious now, but I’d love to revisit it in … Read More
Four Daughters Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Four Daughters Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024 Lemongrass and bruised basil merge with classic cut grass and white pepper characters on the nose. Fresh and yet showing a smoky undertone on the nose and palate and finishing with a ripe lemon and passionfruit punchiness. Uncomplicated and fruity.