Marlborough Wine

Villa Maria · Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc · Marlborough · New Zealand · 2024

Villa Maria is one of New Zealand’s most decorated wine estates, and the Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc is the wine that put them on the world map. A blend of Marlborough’s two great valleys — Wairau and Awatere — it is the benchmark for what Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc does best: vivid tropical aromatics, bright acidity, and a freshness that makes every sip feel like the first. Consistent across every vintage, it earned 89 points from Wine Enthusiast (Best Buy), James Suckling, and Wine Advocate in 2024 — and delivers exceptional value at any price.

The 2024 bursts with intensely tropical aromas of passionfruit, lime curd, mango, and white pineapple, layered with cassis, green apple, and white pepper. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, tangy, and ultra-fresh — briny acidity, juicy peach and citrus, and a clean, herb-tinged finish. As Wine Enthusiast put it: like the first bite of a juicy, fuzz-covered peach on a mid-summer’s day.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2024

“Like the first bite of a juicy, fuzz-covered peach on a mid-summer’s day... a tangy, ultra fresh, slightly slippery little number that is a likable drop in the warmer months.”
— Wine Enthusiast · 89 Points · Best Buy

“Intensely tropical with notes of passion fruit, lime curd and mangoes. Medium-bodied, fruity and straightforward with fresh acidity.”
— James Suckling · 89 Points

“Cassis and green apple, passion fruit, white pineapple and white pepper with briny acidity. Neat, ordered and impressive.”
— Wine Advocate · 89 Points

• Producer: Villa Maria Estate, Marlborough, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Valleys: Wairau & Awatere
• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Farming: Sustainable
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Passionfruit, lime curd, mango, cassis, green apple, white pepper, briny acidity, juicy finish
• Pairings: Grilled fish, oysters, goat cheese, asparagus, Thai cuisine, herb-forward salads

WE:89 Best Buy · JS:89 · WA:89 · Marlborough — the Sauvignon Blanc that put Villa Maria on the world map. Tropical, briny, and built for summer.

Dog Point Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc — Marlborough 2024

Dog Point Vineyard is the project of two Cloudy Bay veterans, Ivan Sutherland and James Healy, who set out to make a Sauvignon Blanc that transcends the region's exuberant mainstream. Hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressed, and fermented with indigenous yeasts, Dog Point's approach is one of restraint and terroir transparency. The result is a wine of genuine character: savory, textural, and built to age — a world apart from the wham-bam Marlborough style. The 2024 vintage is among the finest expressions of the estate.

The color is pale straw with a luminous clarity. The nose is pure and captivating: grapefruit, white peach, key lime, crushed sea shells, and a whisper of smoke and gravelly minerality that adds complexity beyond the immediate fruit. On the palate, juicy white-fleshed fruit pours across with refreshing, defined acidity — crisp, focused, and finishing clean and dry with a lightly grippy, saline texture. Drinks beautifully now or can comfortably be cellared for five years or more.

Wine Advocate 95 • James Suckling 93 • Wine Enthusiast 93 — "Powerfully fruited, great energy and drive — a very smart, savory wine." (Vintage 2024). 

• Producer: Dog Point Vineyard, Marlborough, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Marlborough
• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Farming: Sustainable
• Vinification: Hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressed, indigenous yeast fermentation
• ABV: 13.5%
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Grapefruit, white peach, key lime, crushed sea shells, smoke, saline minerality
• Cellar Potential: Drink now or cellar 5+ years
• Best Paired With: Oysters, sashimi, grilled prawns, herb-crusted fish, goat cheese salads, Thai and Vietnamese cuisine

Marlborough's benchmark organic Sauvignon Blanc — Dog Point is the wine that proves restraint and terroir always win.

Crisp, Tropical & Effortlessly Refreshing

Frenzy Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough is New Zealand's signature white at its most expressive — vibrant, aromatic, and built for warm-weather sipping. The 2025 vintage delivered ideal growing conditions, yielding wines that are textbook Marlborough: punchy, fruit-forward, and irresistibly fresh.

The nose bursts with pink grapefruit, passionfruit, papaya, kiwi, and a whisper of lemongrass. On the palate, a soft, creamy entry gives way to layers of tropical and citrus fruit, finishing with a mouthwatering, crisp snap that keeps you coming back for another sip.

Crafted from a carefully selected blend of Marlborough's finest Sauvignon Blanc vineyards, Frenzy is fermented at cool temperatures to lock in purity of fruit and the unmistakable essence of the region's terroir.

• Wine Enthusiast: 88 Points — Best Buy
• Wine Spectator: 90 Points
• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
• Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2025
• Size: 750ml | Screwcap

"Floral and fruity — lime blossom, passionfruit and pink grapefruit — crisp, balanced, easy-to-sip Savvy B for warm weather days." — BEST BUY - Christina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast

Mt. Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc — North Canterbury, New Zealand 2023

Mt. Beautiful's White Label Sauvignon Blanc is one of New Zealand's most compelling values — a Wine Spectator 91-point “Smart Buy” that punches well above its price. Sourced from certified-sustainable, estate-grown vineyards in the wild and rugged North Canterbury region, this is a Sauvignon Blanc with genuine terroir character: distinctively New Zealand in its aromatics, yet restrained and elegant in a way that sets it apart from the crowd. The winery uses minimal inputs — motorbikes instead of tractors, hand harvesting, and lush ground cover hosting parasitic wasps that naturally control pests — letting the pure expression of place come through in every bottle.

The nose delivers an enticing medley of passionfruit, cut grass, tomato leaf, and blackcurrant, with honeysuckle, toasted green tea, and a savory accent of Himalayan sea salt. On the palate, dried apricot, tangerine, and ripe melon fill out a beautifully creamy mid-palate, while elegant acidity carries through to a long, persistent finish with a touch of vetiver.

Wine Spectator 91 “Smart Buy” — “Offers honeysuckle and toasted green tea, plus a savory accent of Himalayan sea salt, with dried apricot, tangerine and ripe melon details. A touch of vetiver lingers on the finish.”

• Producer: Mt. Beautiful, North Canterbury, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: North Canterbury, New Zealand
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Farming: Certified Sustainable
• Vinification: Estate-grown, hand harvested
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Passionfruit, cut grass, tomato leaf, blackcurrant, honeysuckle, green tea, sea salt, dried apricot, tangerine, vetiver
• Best Paired With: Grilled fish, oysters, goat cheese, asparagus, Thai cuisine, light salads

A 91-point Smart Buy from one of New Zealand’s most exciting sustainable estates — Mt. Beautiful delivers every time.

67Wine Buyer's Note

Bart Hopkins, White Wine Buyer — 67Wine
A beautifully perfumed Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc offering delightful drinking enjoyment. The nose alone is worth the price of admission — aromas of passion fruit, white peach, kiwi, garden herbs, and pink grapefruit provide a welcoming introduction. In the mouth, the flavors cascade effortlessly with fleshy extravagance and a long, fruit-filled finish.

Food Pairings

Perfect with an assortment of cheeses, fresh salads, seafood, and vegetables. A versatile warm-weather white that works equally well as an aperitif.

Product Details

• Producer: Hans Greyl
• Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
• Vintage: 2023
• Style: Crisp, aromatic, fruit-forward dry white
• Format: 750ml

Villa Maria — Sauvignon Blanc Private Bin Marlborough 2024 | 2-Bottle Bundle

Appellation: Marlborough, New Zealand | Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc | Format: 2 x 750ml | Save: $5.98 vs. buying individually

New Zealand’s most celebrated Sauvignon Blanc region meets one of its most trusted producers. Villa Maria’s Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is the benchmark for the style — vibrant, aromatic, and unmistakably Kiwi. Bright citrus and tropical fruit, a signature grassy lift, and a crisp, refreshing finish that makes it one of the most food-friendly whites on the shelf. Two bottles, one great price.

Tasting Notes

Zesty grapefruit, passionfruit, and fresh-cut grass on the nose. Crisp and lively on the palate with vibrant acidity and a clean, lingering finish. Serve well-chilled.

Food Pairings

Oysters, grilled fish, sushi, goat cheese, green salads, and light pasta dishes.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2023

The Wine Spectator 91 Points | "Juicy and intense, with concentration to the passionfruit, pineapple, Key lime and kumquat flavors at the core. Details of toasted green tea, lemon thyme and makrut lime leaf add aromatic intensity, with a touch of crunchy sea salt on the finish. Drink now. 8,259 cases made, 207 cases imported." 

Winemaker's Notes:

Te Koko 2023 is initially reticent on the nose, but with time in the glass opens to reveal notes of just-ripe mango, lemon verbena and juicy sun-warmed lemon. The palate is concentrated and mouthwateringly complex. The sun-warmed impression continues, with notes of meadow hay, preserved citrus, and white nectarine, with layers of salted almond and a gentle smoky minerality leading through to a long and focused finish. 

Saint Clair Family Estate Dillons Point Sauvignon Blanc — Marlborough, New Zealand 2025

Saint Clair Family Estate is one of Marlborough’s most celebrated family wineries, farming the Wairau Valley with a precision and commitment to sustainable viticulture that has made their Sauvignon Blanc a benchmark for the region. The Dillons Point is sourced from a selection of vineyards in the lower Wairau sub-region — an area renowned for producing Sauvignon Blanc of heightened aromatic expression, where the proximity to the coast brings a distinctive sea spray minerality and a natural freshness that sets it apart. Certified sustainable from vine to bottle. James Suckling awarded it 90 points.

The nose is generous and vivid: passion fruit, guava, gooseberry, and fresh-cut grass, with a tropical exuberance that is quintessentially Marlborough. On the palate, the wine is juicy and medium-bodied with lively limey acidity, flavors of grapefruit, lemon, peach, and tropical fruit, and a refreshingly crisp finish with a lingering sense of sea spray and minerality. Succulent, zesty, and deeply satisfying.

James Suckling 90 — "Vivid and juicy, with tropical aromas of passion fruit, gooseberries and grass, following through to a medium body with limey acidity. Succulent and zesty. Sustainable." (Vintage 2025). 

• Producer: Saint Clair Family Estate, Marlborough, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Sub-Region: Dillons Point, Lower Wairau Valley
• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Certification: Certified Sustainable
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Passion fruit, guava, gooseberry, grapefruit, lemon, peach, fresh-cut grass, sea spray, mineral finish
• Best Paired With: Oysters, grilled fish, goat cheese, green salads, sushi, light seafood pasta

A 90-point certified sustainable Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from one of New Zealand’s most trusted family estates — Saint Clair Dillons Point is the benchmark for what lower Wairau coastal terroir can deliver in a glass.