{"title":"Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarlborough Sauvignon Blanc is the wine most people picture when they think of New Zealand, and it's easy to see why: bright, zesty, and unmistakably tropical, with a character that's hard to replicate anywhere else. The region's combination of long sunshine hours and cooling maritime influence produces that distinctive passionfruit and gooseberry character in bottle after bottle. If you want the wider regional picture, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/marlborough-wine\"\u003eMarlborough Wine\u003c\/a\u003e covers everything else the region produces, while \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/new-zealand-sauvignon-blanc\"\u003eNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e broadens things out to the rest of the country. For comparison against international styles, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sauvignon-blanc\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e is worth a look, and it pairs naturally with seafood, salads, or simply on its own on a warm afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"clos-henri-estate-sauvignon-blanc-2025","title":"Clos Henri Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClos Henri Estate Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with excellent manners and a little French mischief in its pockets. From the Bourgeois family’s certified organic estate near Renwick, the 2025 vintage is fresh, mineral and quietly complex - the sort of bottle that usually knows exactly where it belongs. Fortunately, we have managed to sneak a bit out the back door with your name on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat the winery says\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClos Henri Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2025 is a certified organic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from the Bourgeois family’s single-vineyard estate in the Wairau Valley. Made from an assemblage of parcels across the estate’s three soil types, it is designed to showcase elegant minerality and a pure expression of Marlborough terroir. The 2025 vintage is described as fresh, mineral and zesty, with mandarin, yuzu blossom, pineapple, peach and Meyer lemon zest, carried by juicy acidity and a lingering mineral finish. The wine is fermented in stainless steel, then aged on fine yeast lees for three months to build texture, complexity and roundness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat the experts say\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErin Larkin, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 93\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The 2025 Sauvignon Blanc leads with graphite and cold tea, chalky tannins and dried grasses on the palate. The wine is far more subtle and restrained than many other Sauvignon Blancs tasted for this report, and this does fit with the assessment I hold for this producer over time. These are classy wines. This is a classy wine. Clos Henri is owned by the Bourgeois family of Sancerre (Domaine Henri Bourgeois), and it is clear that the sensibilities of their estate there are continued by their winemaker Damien Yvon here in Marlborough. This is an estate to put on your list.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulia Harding MW, Jancis Robinson, 17\/20\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The first of the Appellation Marlborough Selection of 12 wines (this is the 6th one I have tasted) where I have detected a touch of smoky\/stony reduction. As well as citrus and green fruits, and really intense flavours. Higher alcohol than some but it shows off the flavour and depth of the wine. Firm texture, fresh acidity and lots of personality. Stands out from the crowd for its complexity. Mandarin - fruit and pith - and an intense citrus purity but still quintessentially Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Long, stony finish and nicely dry.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJamie Goode, Wine Anorak, 93\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“From central Wairau, high-density plantings, organic and dry farmed. This is rich and textural, with melon, pear and grapefruit notes, as well as some fine spicy notes. It’s crystalline and layered, with good acidity under the rich fruit. Such an interesting expression of Marlborough Sauvignon, showing beautiful complexity and tension.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Walker Bell, Wine Folio, 92\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“From the 110 hectare Clos Henri Estate whose vineyards feature at least three different soil structures. A bright, translucent, very pale lemon-green colour in the glass. On the nose there’s a shiver of zesty grapefruit and lime then blackcurrant, white pepper, crushed shell, white peach and jalapeño. A slightly european expression of this varietal. Bone dry, underlined with brisk acidity and with plenty of lees-influenced texture to balance out the palate with a nice depth and rotundity. 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Fortunately, we have managed to divert a little your way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed after the ancient Otiran Glaciation period that formed Clos Henri’s stony terrace soils, Otira is described as the purest expression of the estate’s free-draining glacial terroir. The 2024 vintage shows elderflower, clover honey and lemonade apple characters across a gently pithy, dry palate, finishing with cool citrus acidity, finesse, focus and freshness. Fermentation takes place in 85% stainless steel, with the remaining 15% wild fermented in neutral French oak barrels and Austrian demi-muids, followed by up to 9 months on fine yeast lees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eErin Larkin, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 96\/100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The 2024 Otira Glacial Stones Sauvignon Blanc is just such a fantastic wine. I love it every year. Mineral tension, poise and elongated shape are the hallmarks of this wine. The wine has a smell of fresh sheets, crisp, crushed shells, white spice and ocean air. I appreciate the length and stretch of this wine - it fully extends and lingers, and there is a textural pulsing and undulation. 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Fruit was harvested in the cool of the evening and fermented at low temperatures, helping retain the vivid aromatics that make Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc so appealing while giving this wine extra depth and texture. Vegan-friendly and built to remain lively over the next few years, it is an excellent choice for oysters, grilled fish or goat's cheese dishes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sauvignon Blanc comes from Dillons Point in Marlborough. The grapes were machine harvested in the cool of the evening and carefully fermented at low temperatures to retain their freshness and aromatic intensity. The winery describes white stone fruit, passionfruit and salty mineral notes on the nose, followed by crunchy green fruit, mango, passionfruit and pomegranate across a generous, full palate. Salt and mineral flavours underpin the concentrated, lingering finish. 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Ara starts with a full-strength Sauvignon Blanc from its Marlborough vineyards, then gently removes the alcohol using spinning cone technology at low temperatures before blending back a touch of real Sauvignon Blanc juice for texture. What's left is recognisably Marlborough in character, with the region's usual blackcurrant and fresh herb edge alongside grapefruit and tropical notes. 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What's left is unmistakably Marlborough: passionfruit, lime and pure tropical fruit laced with fresh-cut herbs, crisp and lively on a palate that stays balanced rather than thin. It's built to taste like the real thing rather than a diet version of it, which makes it an easy pour for a long lunch where you'd still like to remember the afternoon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePure Light Sauvignon Blanc is built from classic Marlborough and Waipara fruit, picked at optimal ripeness and fermented cool in stainless steel to preserve its aromatic purity, then rested on lees to add texture and weight. Once blended, a portion of the alcohol is gently removed using spinning cone technology, leaving a 5.9% wine that keeps its structure and varietal intensity - all citrus, tropical fruit and fresh herbs, balanced by good acidity. 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The 2023\/24 growing season turned properly dry - Marlborough was officially in drought by March - but a wet winter beforehand and a near-perfect autumn harvest meant smaller yields came through with real concentration and purity. Expect bright tropical fruit and citrus with that just-picked herb lift Marlborough does so well, balanced by a touch of natural sweetness against classic, zingy acidity. Individual parcels are fermented separately before blending, which helps build texture rather than relying on pure zip. Good with a Thai curry, or really, most weeknights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVineyard Selection Sauvignon Blanc draws fruit from Marlborough's Wairau and Awatere Valleys. The 2023\/24 season was El Niño-driven and dry, with Marlborough officially in drought by mid-March, though a very wet winter beforehand had set the vines up well; intermittent frosts around flowering in late October trimmed yields further, and a near-perfect autumn harvest delivered fruit with excellent concentration and purity. In the winery, the focus is on vineyard expression and varietal clarity: after gentle extraction, individual parcels are fermented separately with selected yeasts chosen to build texture, weight and aromatics, then blended for a generous, fruit-forward style balanced between subtle natural sweetness and classic Marlborough acidity. 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The palate is soft and fleshy rather than sharp, with juicy acidity, real texture from time on lees and a long mineral finish. It's a Sauvignon Blanc built for people who find the usual gooseberry-and-grass style a bit one-note.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e Te Whare Ra's aim with this, their classic style of Sauvignon Blanc, is to put everything into a wine that restores faith in Marlborough's quality. This 2023 release blends two specially selected vineyards: the cooler upper Awatere Valley (Shamrock) and their own certified organic home block in Renwick. The result draws together the restraint and structure typical of Awatere fruit with the riper, fleshier stone-fruit character of the warmer Wairau-influenced home block, all sitting on the winery's clay loam soils.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShanteh Wale, Wine Companion, 95 Points (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e80\/20% Awatere\/Wairau Valley fruit; 10% goes into oak for ferment. Blackberry leaf, Thai basil and yellow guava. Blueberry flesh, fennel and chalk. The palate is weighted with ripe passionfruit, nectarine and honeysuckle. This is ripe and rich. It's densely packed and acidity trots in line, enabling a long, slippery finish. A hint of celery salt and raw cashew on the finish with a smattering of lacey skin texture. 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Marlborough's warm days and cool nights give the wine its natural balance - concentrated fruit character held in check by bright, mouth-watering acidity. Wonderfully expressive and dry through the finish, it's the kind of Sauvignon Blanc that explains the region's reputation - equally good on its own or alongside fresh seafood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur Sauvignon Blanc has upheld a reputation for excellence since that first 1991 vintage. The grapes are sourced from our family vineyards across Marlborough, hand-picked in the cool hours of the morning, gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks. 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Lime, grapefruit zest and citrus pith meet jasmine tea, fennel and basil, with passionfruit adding a ripe fruit note through the medium-bodied palate. Flinty texture, bright acidity and a briny, savoury finish set it apart from more overtly tropical Marlborough styles. Fruit from two limestone-influenced Kēkerengū vineyards brings intensity and regional character, while a small wild barrel-fermented portion adds subtle texture. Serve chilled with raw oysters, tempura vegetables, delicate white fish or crayfish with lemongrass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sauvignon Blanc is grown at two vineyards in the Kēkerengū Coast sub-region on Marlborough’s southern coast. The narrow position between sea and mountain creates a strongly maritime climate, while limestone-influenced soils distinguish the area from the Wairau and Awatere valleys. Most of the juice is fermented using neutral yeast strains to preserve its powerful fruit character, with a portion of hand-picked, high-solids juice undergoing wild barrel fermentation to add texture and complexity. The finished wine is medium-bodied and dry, with citrus pith, lime, grapefruit zest, jasmine tea, fennel, basil, passionfruit and flinty, salty notes. 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Sourced from mature vines on the southern side of the Wairau Valley, it offers more concentration and composure than a sharply herbaceous style, while retaining the crisp acidity and long finish that keep Marlborough Sauvignon so refreshing. A small indigenous barrel-fermented portion adds gentle richness without obscuring the fruit. Serve well chilled with oysters, fresh seafood, goat's cheese or lighter dishes built around citrus and herbs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStrong guava aromas are supported by tropical fruit, citrus and grapefruit, with ripe concentration balanced by refreshing, lingering acidity. The Sauvignon Blanc comes from Settlement's north-facing Heritage Vineyard on the Wairau Valley floor, where vines planted between 1990 and 1995 grow in free-draining silty clay loams over clay subsoil. The vineyard achieved organic certification in 2012. Low crop levels and a record dry summer produced intensely flavoured fruit in 2024. The grapes were machine harvested and pressed directly to stainless steel, then settled for three days before fermentation. 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Sourced from two family vineyards near Renwick, it combines the freshness Marlborough is known for with added richness from a small barrel-fermented portion and regular lees stirring. Guava, passionfruit and mango give it immediate appeal, while a subtle saline note keeps the finish lively and refreshing. Enjoy it well chilled with fresh seafood, aromatic Asian dishes, summer salads or creamy goat’s cheese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAromas of guava, mango, citrus and passionfruit lead into a luscious palate of tropical fruit and elderflower, balanced by refreshing citrus acidity and a hint of salinity. The grapes came from the family-owned Windrush and Terrace Stone vineyards, located approximately five kilometres apart near Renwick. The fruit was destemmed and pressed, with one hour of skin contact to build flavour complexity. 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Sourced predominantly from the high-altitude Ballochdale Vineyard in the Awatere Valley, it shows fresh lime and grapefruit alongside herbs, wet stone and a subtle nutty character. Crisp acidity and a chalky finish keep the medium-bodied palate focused, while partial barrel ageing and time on lees provide more depth than a straightforward fruit-driven style. Serve well chilled with fish and chips, fresh seafood, goat's cheese or herb-led salads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight straw in colour with subtle green highlights, the wine opens with fresh lime and grapefruit followed by lightly tropical and herbaceous aromas. Barrel and lees ageing bring hints of nutmeg, wet stone and lightly roasted almond. The palate is dry and medium bodied, with vibrant acidity and a long, chalky finish. The wine is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, with 98% of the fruit sourced from the Ballochdale Vineyard in Marlborough's Awatere Valley. The grapes were hand harvested and tank fermented with selected Sauvignon Blanc yeasts. A portion underwent natural malolactic fermentation in seasoned oak barriques, and the wines remained on yeast lees until blending. 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Cape gooseberry, citrus and crisp apple are joined by floral notes, gentle nuttiness and a stony edge, while fresh acidity keeps the palate bright and composed. A small neutral oak-fermented portion adds depth without introducing obvious oak flavour. Complex but still immediately refreshing, it is a smart match for fresh oysters, grilled prawns, goat's cheese or lemon and herb roast chicken.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit was sourced predominantly from the Lower Wairau and Waihopai valleys, where poor early flowering and drought-like summer conditions produced loose bunches, smaller yields and concentrated fruit. Machine and hand harvested grapes were gently pressed and cold settled before a long, slow fermentation using pied de cuve in stainless steel, with a small portion fermented in neutral oak puncheons. Organic yeast was used to complete fermentation. Bright lemon in colour, the wine shows Cape gooseberry, passionflower, lemon curd, croissant and river stone, followed by Granny Smith apple, grapefruit zest, grilled lime, yellow flowers, fresh cashew and a long, textured finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Wong MW, The Real Review, 94\/100 (2024 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A hint of flinty minerality gives way to lime leaf and floral tones. 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Expect passionfruit, citrus, peach and green herb notes, backed by juicy acidity and a crisp, dry finish. Momo means offspring in te reo Māori, and this approachable label grew from Seresin Estate's organic winegrowing philosophy. Fruit from Raupo Creek in the Omaka Valley gives it a focused, energetic feel, while a short spell on lees adds a little breadth. A smart bottle for seafood, herb-laced salads or an easy Friday night pour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 is made from 100% organically grown Sauvignon Blanc sourced from the Raupo Creek vineyard in Marlborough's Omaka Valley, where mixed alluvial and clay soils shape the fruit. Harvested in March and April, the grapes were pressed, settled and racked into stainless steel for a long, cool fermentation, followed by a short period ageing on lees. 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Barrel fermentation and long lees ageing bring weight and texture without losing the variety's mouthwatering drive. It is a persuasive choice for drinkers who prefer their Sauvignon Blanc complex rather than shouty. Pour it with roast salmon, grilled prawns or creamy chicken dishes, and give it a generously sized glass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeresin sourced the fruit from a single parcel in the clay-rich Raupo Creek Vineyard, a north-west facing site in the Omaka Valley. The grapes were hand harvested and whole-bunch pressed, with the free-run juice settled before transfer to French oak barrels and puncheons. Each component fermented naturally on lees and completed malolactic fermentation, then remained in oak for 14 months before blending and filtration. New oak accounted for 23% of the blend. 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This isn't the big, aggressively tropical style of Sauvignon some expect from the region - it's more restrained, built around stone fruit, green apple and a citrus-driven backbone, with just a whisper of typical Marlborough passionfruit character rather than a wall of it. Everything is hand-harvested and managed block by block, vine age by vine age, which shows in the precision here. A good pick if you want Marlborough Sauvignon that leads with texture rather than volume.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFolium describes this Sauvignon Blanc as coming mainly from the stony soil on the bottom terrace of the vineyard, planted in 2003, giving distinctive stone fruit character and a zesty green apple flavour alongside a hint of the tropical fruit typical of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. 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Expect yellow straw in the glass, funky, fennel and cut-straw aromatics, and a taut, saline palate built around coriander seed, umami and lime rather than tropical fruit. It's made by the Glover family, whose Marlborough vineyard dates back to 1985, and it's built to reward people who think they've already worked out what Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc tastes like.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMKIII Sauvignon Blanc comes from the single-vineyard Kerseley Estate, where only fruit from the riper north-facing rows is hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed, removing typical green flavours in favour of a yellow-hued fruit profile. The result is pale straw in colour, with aromas of funk, fennel, cut straw and white peach, leading into a palate of coriander seed and savoury lime with real tension. Winemaker Ben Glover describes it as designed to disrupt conventional thinking, built around line, texture and secondary nuance rather than upfront fruit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, 94\/100 (2024 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Rich and complex on the nose, this offers ripe gooseberries, dried lemons and hints of citrus leaves and nuts. Medium- to full-bodied, smooth, textured and lingering, with a zesty, phenolic tension. The minerally, wet-stone character adds depth and structure.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Wong MW, 93\/100 (2024 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A hit of complex sulfides and smoky oak cloaks the mainline flavours of waxy lemon peel and grapefruit. Concentrated and punchy on the palate, it has a line of acidity which eventually yields to firm phenolics. Fruit persists through the structure well, holding its own on the finish. 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The palate is crisp and zesty, built around a concentrated citrus core with underlying minerality that carries through to a lively, dry finish. It's designed to be drunk young, though it will hold its shape for a couple of years if you'd rather wait. Try it with a caprese salad of sun-ripened tomatoes, basil and buffalo mozzarella, or a fresh ceviche loaded with seasonal fruit and coriander - the acidity and grassy notes were made for that kind of food.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis fragrant Sauvignon Blanc is alive with tropical aromas of passionfruit and stone fruit, and notes of citrus, elderflower and tomato leaf undertones. The palate is crisp, zesty and refreshing, with an outstanding citrusy concentration and underlying minerality on the midpalate leading to a lively, dry finish. 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The 2024 vintage took home gold at both the New Zealand International Wine Show and the Marlborough Wine Show, and it's easy to see why: ripe passionfruit, grapefruit and guava aromas lead into a weighty, textural palate of tropical fruit, honeydew melon and grapefruit zest, all underpinned by a clean, flinty stone minerality. The finish is long, concentrated and complex, with real presence for a Marlborough sauvignon. Serve lightly chilled with fresh seafood, warm chicken salad or off the barbecue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis wine displays ripe tropical fruit aromas of passionfruit, grapefruit and guava, leading onto a weighty, textural palate joined by fresh citrus and hints of grapefruit pith. The opulent structure is underpinned by a clean minerality, and the luscious concentration promotes a lingering and complex finish. 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Fennel, feijoa and guava lead the nose, giving way to ripe citrus and stonefruit on the palate, with subtle dried herb and a fresh snowpea edge keeping the wine savoury rather than tropical-sweet. Warm, calm weather through summer allowed for good flowering and higher yields, which in turn ripened slowly and evenly with no pressure to rush the pick - the result is a full, flavourful Sauvignon Blanc that leans into texture as much as zip. Marlborough's classic combination of sunny days and cool nights keeps the acidity lively underneath it all, making this a wine for pouring freely rather than saving for a special occasion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2025 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc was picked following a warm, calm summer that supported strong flowering and higher yields, allowing the fruit to ripen slowly and evenly without weather pressure at harvest. Fruit was 100% destemmed and fermented in closed-top stainless steel tanks using inoculated yeast, then matured for five months before fining, filtration and bottling in September 2025.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53182030348655,"sku":"100682","price":155.94,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/2252\/6319\/files\/CraggyRangeMarlboroughSauvignonBlanc2025_488cd859-3f08-4476-8bd2-08a112508ef0.jpg?v=1783721129"},{"product_id":"framingham-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Framingham Sauvignon Blanc 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramingham Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e is a vibrant, textural take on Marlborough's signature variety, grown across eight vineyard sites in the greater Wairau Valley. The nose is classic and salivating, layering citrus pith and grapefruit with apple, stone fruit and a mineral, wet-pebble edge. On the palate, tropical passionfruit and pineapple meet green nettle and a fine backbone of acidity, finishing with a distinct saline note. A small portion of the blend is fermented and aged in large-format oak and acacia puncheons, lending subtle texture without diluting the wine's bright, aromatic core. Best enjoyed from release through 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFramingham sources fruit from eight vineyards spanning the greater Wairau Valley – from the stony riverbed soils of Renwick and western Rapaura to the clay of the Southern Valleys and the silt loams of the Lower Wairau – all certified sustainable under Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand. The wine is fermented predominantly in stainless steel at cool temperatures to preserve varietal character, with a small portion fermented in large-format oak and acacia puncheons. Much of the blend spends time ageing on full ferment lees, building mouthfeel and complexity in Framingham's classic, layered style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas, MS, camdouglasms.com, 90 Points (2025 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Classic, vibrant, salivating and packed with flavours of citrus and pith, apple and some stone fruits with a wet pebbles idea. Grapefruit and tropical passionfruit, pineapple and nettles, a backbone of acidity and saline note. Well made and ready for Summer 2025\/2026. 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Immediately pressed to minimise skin contact and fermented with a variety of yeasts for extra complexity, it's a widely awarded, mouth-watering style built for drinking through 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2025 was a vintage where patience was rewarded. A warm spring created ideal growing conditions and abundant crop loads, which were carefully thinned to lift fruit quality, while cool January temperatures extended ripening and built palate weight and aromatic intensity. Harvest began in mid-March, working block by block as each site reached optimal ripeness. The grapes were pressed immediately to minimise skin contact, capturing expressive aromatics and vibrant flavours, with a variety of yeasts used during fermentation to build palate weight and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas, MS, camdouglasms.com, 93 Points (2025 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Fresh and crunchy red apple, tropical fruits of pineapple and mango, fresh basil, a refreshing wine bursting with flavour. Just dry on the palate with a core of ripe apple and tropical fruits framed by a saline acidity and chalky textured fruit tannins. There's a light leesy quality adding texture and length. 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Crisp and dry, a crunchy, fresh mouthfeel is framed by a firm backbone of acidity and fine lees complexity, with a touch of herb and stony minerality lending real length. Fermented in stainless steel using a mix of warmer and cooler ferments to balance palate weight against freshness, then rested on lees for three months before bottling. Best enjoyed from release through 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlind River is the driest, coolest and most wind-swept subregion on Marlborough's Southern Coast, its soils a free-draining mix of stone and clay. 2025 was a vintage where patience was rewarded: a warm spring created ideal growing conditions and abundant crop loads, which were carefully thinned to lift fruit quality, while cool January temperatures extended ripening and built palate weight and aromatic intensity. Harvest began in mid-March, working block by block as each site reached optimal ripeness. After gentle pressing, the juice was fermented in stainless steel with selected yeast strains chosen to retain the subregion's unique flavours, with some batches fermented warmer for palate weight and others kept cooler to preserve aromatics and freshness. The best batches were blended and rested on lees for three months prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas, MS, camdouglasms.com, 92 Points (2025 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Vibrant, youthful and fruity core with classic tropical fruits frame showing passionfruit then peach and citrus, a grapefruit and citrus peel and apple. Crisp and dry, there's a crunchy fresh mouthfeel with a backbone of acidity and fine lees complexity framing flavours of fresh orchard and tropical fruits, a touch of herb and stony mineral qualities. 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Crisp and dry, the core of ripe fruit gives way to mineral, salty edges, well balanced and ready to drink. Fermented in stainless steel using warmer ferment temperatures to build mouthfeel and the trademark thiol character unique to this subregion, then rested on light lees for three months before bottling. Gold medal-winning this vintage, best enjoyed through 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dillons Point subregion sits near Marlborough's coast on deep, young, mineral-rich alluvial silts deposited on sand, with cooling afternoon ocean breezes that extend the growing season and build fruit concentration. 2025 was a vintage where patience was rewarded: a warm spring created ideal growing conditions and abundant crop loads, which were carefully thinned to lift fruit quality, while cool January temperatures extended ripening and built palate weight and aromatic intensity. Harvest began in mid-March, and Dillons Point fruit was picked exactly when wanted, with ripe fruit characters, then gently pressed. A variety of yeast strains and warmer ferment temperatures were used to enhance mouthfeel and the trademark thiol character unique to this subregion, with the wine kept on light lees for three months prior to bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas, MS, camdouglasms.com, 93 Points (2025 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"A delicious wine with the signature of Dillon Point Vineyard in play - aromas and flavours of prince melon and sandy soils, a saline quality surrounds flavours of white peach and mandarin, red apple and a soft natural fruits spice. 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Grown in the dry, windswept vineyards of Blind River on Marlborough's coast, this sauvignon reflects its cooler, ocean-tempered site while retaining real intensity of fruit. It's an archetypal glass of Marlborough summer, best enjoyed young and lively alongside fresh seafood, crisp salads or soft cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown overlooking the ocean in the dry, windswept conditions of Blind River, the grapes benefit from the region's long sunshine hours while cooling ocean breezes keep the fruit fresher and drier than further inland. 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Predominantly tank-fermented with a small portion aged in old French oak, then rested on lees for four months, this sauvignon balances real intensity of fruit with a touch of textural complexity. Certified organic and hand-crafted in small batches from the family's own Marlborough vineyards, it's a vibrant, food-friendly white suited to fresh seafood, goat's cheese or a simple green salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e Machine-picked and destemmed in the vineyard, the fruit is gently pressed before the wine is predominantly fermented in stainless steel tank (90%), with 10% barrel-fermented in old French oak barriques. 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It is fresh and dry, but not all sharp elbows, making it an easy pick for anyone who enjoys classic Marlborough lift with a little extra roundness. Family owned since 1916, Babich brings generations of experience to this polished, approachable bottle. Pour it with oysters, grilled fish, fresh salads or good company on a sunny afternoon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit was sourced predominantly from Babich's own Marlborough estates, then crushed and pressed before fermentation in stainless-steel tanks at varying temperatures to preserve freshness and aromatic character. The finished wine offers lantana, passionfruit, grapefruit, mandarin, slate and nettle aromas, followed by blackcurrant, fruit salad, green tropical fruit and citrus flavours. Mineral and spice notes carry through the juicy finish, sharpened by a dash of lime zest. 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A touch of skin contact, later harvesting and time in French oak barriques and hogsheads give the label's style more texture than a typical sauvignon blanc, without losing the variety's signature zip. The 2025 release shows a grassy, lightly candied character, with lemon drops, tarragon and citrus leaves on the nose, leading into a light to medium bodied palate of white currant and citrus blossom carried by bright, zippy acidity. 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