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.

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc — Marlborough, New Zealand 2025

Kim Crawford is New Zealand's most recognized wine brand and one of the defining names in Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc — the style that put New Zealand on the world wine map. Founded in 1996, Kim Crawford pioneered the high-energy, intensely aromatic style of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc that has since become a global benchmark: vibrant, tropical, herbaceous, and irresistibly fresh. Sourced from select Marlborough vineyards and crafted sustainably, the 2025 vintage continues to deliver the intense, high-energy profile that made it a household name worldwide — one of the most consistent and recognizable white wines at any price.

The nose is lifted and expressive: passion fruit, melon, stone fruit, lime, bell pepper, and crushed herbs — classic Marlborough aromatics in full force. On the palate, it is fresh and juicy with ripe tropical flavors, vibrant acidity, and plenty of weight and length. Laid-back and delicious, with a clean, refreshing finish. Serve well chilled.

James Suckling 90 — "Juicy and fruit-driven with notes of limes, bell peppers and herbs on the nose. Medium body with fresh acidity. Laid-back and delicious. Sustainable." * (Vintage 2025). 

• Producer: Kim Crawford Wines, Marlborough, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Farming: Sustainable
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Passion fruit, melon, stone fruit, lime, bell pepper, crushed herbs, vibrant acidity, long finish
• Style: Light-to-medium bodied, crisp, aromatic
• Serve: Well chilled
• Drink: Now
• Best Paired With: Fresh oysters, ceviche, grilled asparagus, summer salads, lobster with lemon butter, shrimp, goat cheese

The benchmark Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc — Kim Crawford 2025 is tropical, crisp, and one of the world's most reliably delicious whites.

Babich Sauvignon Blanc — Marlborough, New Zealand 2025

Babich is one of New Zealand's most respected family wineries, farming sustainably in Marlborough since the 1970s. Their Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is the quintessential expression of the region — vibrant, aromatic, and bursting with the tropical fruit and fresh herb character that put New Zealand on the world wine map. Sourced from multiple vineyards across Marlborough, it is crafted in a fuller, riper style that adds flesh and volume to the classic varietal profile without sacrificing freshness.

The nose is expressive and inviting: sweet citrus, passionfruit, papaya, and red currant layered with fresh herbs and a mineral undercurrent. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with juicy, mouthwatering acidity, ripe blackcurrant and lime on the mid-palate, and a spiced, lingering finish. Clean, generous, and endlessly drinkable.

James Suckling 91 Points — "Fruity and delicious, showing limes, papaya and sliced almonds on the nose. Medium-bodied with juicy acidity. Round with a mouthwatering finish. Sustainable." (Vintage 2025). 

• Producer: Babich Wines, Marlborough, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Farming: Sustainable
• Style: Fuller, riper Marlborough style — aromatic, fresh, tropical
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Citrus, passionfruit, papaya, red currant, fresh herbs, mineral, lime, spiced finish
• Cellar Potential: Drink now through 2027
• Best Paired With: Grilled white fish, oysters, shrimp scampi, goat cheese, Thai green curry, sushi, citrus salads
• Serve: Well chilled, 45–50°F

91 points from James Suckling — Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is New Zealand in a glass: bright, tropical, and impossible to put down.

Dog Point Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc — Marlborough 2025

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 from organically grown grapes, Dog Point’s approach is one of restraint and terroir transparency. The 2025 earned 94 points from both James Suckling and Wine Advocate, and 93 from Wine Spectator — a wine of genuine character, savory, textural, and built to age.

The nose is complex and restrained: grapefruit, brine, green olives, limes, and a touch of salinity. On the palate, it is linear and vibrant — textural and salty, with honeysuckle, lemon oil, yuzu, pomelo, and lemongrass lingering effortlessly on a sleek, mouthwatering frame. Classy, sophisticated, and a world apart from the wham-bam Marlborough style.

🇳🇿 James Suckling 94 — “Restrained exuberance and a touch of salinity in the finish. Impressive handmade wine from organically grown grapes.” (Vintage 2025). 

🇳🇿 Wine Advocate 94 — “Textural and salty, savory and complex. Classy — a sophisticated showing of the best attributes of the variety.” (Vintage 2025). 

🇳🇿 Wine Spectator 93 — “Complex and highly detailed, with notes of honeysuckle and lemon oil, plus touches of saline and grilled Meyer lemon.” (Vintage 2025). 

• Producer: Dog Point Vineyard, Marlborough, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Marlborough
• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Farming: Organic
• Vinification: Hand-harvested, whole-bunch pressed, indigenous yeast fermentation
• ABV: 12.5%
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• 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.

Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc — Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand 2025

Greywacke is the personal project of Kevin Judd — the winemaker who spent two decades building Cloudy Bay into one of the world's most recognized Sauvignon Blanc brands before striking out on his own. Named after the hard, dark stone that forms the riverbeds of Marlborough, Greywacke is a small-production estate focused on wines of genuine depth and site specificity. The Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc is their benchmark expression: harvested largely by machine during cool, often cold night-time conditions, picked earlier than normal over a three-week period commencing 16 March, transported directly to the winery in the Omaka Valley, lightly pressed for high-quality juice, and left on lees on individual vineyard batches until late June before blending. Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with the volume turned down a notch — and all the better for it.

The 2025 pours a pale, luminous gold. The nose is vibrant and aromatic — lemon blossom, honeydew melon, orange blossom, passion fruit, white pineapple, kumquat, and lime sherbet, delicately infused with herb garden botanicals and a flourish of elderflower and wildflowers. On the palate, sleek and smooth with mid-palate richness, juicy lemon, steely cassis, beeswax, brine, and a generously textured finish with impressive structure and depth. Crunchy New Zealand acidity, savory phenolics, and a clean, lingering close.

• Producer: Greywacke (Kevin Judd)
• Appellation: Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Vintage: 2025
• Harvest: Night harvest; picked 16 March over 3 weeks
• Vinification: Stainless steel; individual vineyard batches on lees until late June
• Alcohol: 13%
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Critical Acclaim — Vintage 2025

• Wine Advocate — 94 pts: Leads with a soft nose of musk sticks and brine, green apple skins, wet linen and green olive tapenade. Tightly coiled yet textured by pithy phenolics. The length of flavor is long, as we have come to expect from Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc. A superb wine in any vintage.
• James Suckling — 93 pts: Flavorful, focused and textural — papayas, limes and stones on the nose. Medium-bodied with bright acidity. Lively and succulent, with a precise palate and a long finish.

Otto's Constant Dream · Marlborough, New Zealand · 2025 · 750ml

Otto's Constant Dream Sauvignon Blanc is estate grown by Hunter's Estate and sustainably farmed from vines planted in the 1980s and 1990s. Fruit comes from two corners of Marlborough: Rapaura, where free-draining soils produce very pretty wines, and Omaka, where higher clay content gives more power on the palate.

Every block is fermented separately, mostly in stainless steel with a very small percentage in French oak for a layer of texture. Skin contact is avoided, and the wine rests on lees for about 6 weeks before being lightly fined and filtered.

Tasting Notes

Behind the pale green-yellow color lurks a vivid bouquet with a smidgen of grass that puts your palate on notice. Fresh sage, blackcurrant, passion fruit and a jolt of lemon-lime lead the way, with citrus, minerals and a hint of the nearby sea giving the wine a bracing, thirst-quenching finish.

Winemaker Description

Zesty and aromatic, Marlborough Sauvignons Blancs are fantastic with crisp and tangy flavors. Delightful with a Meyer lemon risotto, seared tuna tacos with pickled red onions or a goat cheese quiche. Estate grown and sustainably farmed. Fermentation vessels are predominantly stainless steel, with a very small percentage in French Oak, to contribute a layer of texture.

Hunter's Estate

Pairings & Serving

Serve well chilled at 45–50°F. Try it with Meyer lemon risotto, seared tuna tacos with pickled red onions, goat cheese quiche, oysters or a summer salad.

Specs

• Producer: Hunter's Estate
• Vintage: 2025
• Region: Marlborough (Rapaura & Omaka), New Zealand
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Farming: Estate grown, sustainably farmed
• Winemaking: Mostly stainless steel, small portion French oak, 6 weeks on lees
• Closure: Screw cap
• Size: 750ml

Classic Marlborough zing with a savory, coastal edge.

Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc — Awatere Valley, Marlborough 2024

Vavasour is the founding winery of Marlborough’s Awatere Valley — a cooler, more dramatic sub-region that was once considered too extreme for vines. In 1986, Vavasour planted the first vines in this windswept southern pocket, and the gamble paid off spectacularly. Today, with the oldest vines in the valley and an intimate understanding of this unforgiving landscape, Vavasour produces Sauvignon Blanc of extraordinary elegance, perfume, and texture. Decanter awarded the 2024 vintage 91 points.

The nose is serious and expressive: fresh herbs, gooseberry, nettle, tropical fruit, and bright citrus with a rocky, salty mineral edge that speaks unmistakably of Awatere. On the palate, it is concentrated and focused — ripe stone fruit and a distinct minerality that holds up beautifully to rich, spicy foods. Vibrant, varietal, and rooted in place.

🇳🇿 Decanter 91 — “Fruity, vibrant and varietal, but also speaks of Awatere, with a rocky, salty herb quality with gooseberry and nettle notes.”

• Producer: Vavasour, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Awatere Valley, Marlborough
• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Fresh herbs, gooseberry, nettle, tropical fruit, citrus, ripe stone fruit, rocky mineral finish
• Best Paired With: Oysters, grilled fish, herb-crusted chicken, goat cheese, rich spicy dishes

The original Awatere Sauvignon Blanc — Vavasour is the wine that put this dramatic valley on the map.

Critical Acclaim - Vintage 2025

• Wine Spectator – 92 Points | “Vibrant, juicy and wonderfully intense, showing off fleshy notes of passion fruit, mango and citrus, with mouthwatering acidity and a touch of saline and lemongrass on the finish. Drink now.”

Tasting Notes

A veritable fruit basket of tropical proportions — kiwi, pineapple, spearmint, and crunchy apple — with the vibrant, mouthwatering acidity that defines great Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Beautifully balanced and intensely expressive.

About the Wine

Originally Australian, winemaker Anthony ‘Ant’ Moore moved to Marlborough on New Zealand’s South Island in the early 2000s and never looked back. His signature approach — old oak barrels and extended lees aging — tempers the searing acidity and typical greenness of NZ Sauvignon Blanc, resulting in a wine with greater texture, complexity, and tropical fruit depth than most in its class.

Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with grilled fish, goat cheese, crunchy salads, and light seafood dishes. Perfect for any sunny moment.

Product Details

• Appellation: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Vintage: 2025
• Format: 750ml
• Producer: Ant Moore Wines

Dashwood Sauvignon Blanc 2025 750ml is a classically Marlborough white wine sourced from two of the region's most celebrated sub-regions — the Wairau Valley and the Awatere Valley. Crafted by Chief Winemaker Stu Marfell, it captures the vibrant, aromatic character that has made Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc a benchmark for the style worldwide.

The wine opens with distinct, punchy aromas of guava, gooseberry, and citrus peel, underpinned by delicate floral and herbaceous notes. On the palate, tropical fruits, zesty lime citrus, and minerality come together with a crisp, lively acidity and an elegant, energetic finish. Fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures to preserve fresh aromatics and fruit purity.

Pairs beautifully with fresh seafood, oysters, goat cheese, green salads, and light herb-driven dishes.

"Tropical and aromatic, with a nose of guavas, dried mangoes and jalapeños. Light- to medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Succulent lemon character at the center, with a mouthwatering finish."
— James Suckling, 90 Points (Vintage 2025)

• Producer: Dashwood
• Appellation: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
• Vintage: 2025
• Style: Crisp, aromatic, fruit-forward Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
• Closure: Screwcap
• Format: 750ml
• Country: New Zealand

Mohua · Marlborough · New Zealand · 2024

Named after the mohua — the golden-feathered bird native to New Zealand’s South Island forests — Mohua Sauvignon Blanc is a wine that carries the spirit of its homeland in every glass. Sourced from the Lower Wairau and Southern Valleys of Marlborough, where cool, clean ferments and limited time on lees preserve every last note of aromatic freshness, this is Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at its most vibrant and expressive.

The nose bursts with bright citrus, snow pea, and pineapple, with apples, pears, peaches, and melon layered beneath. On the palate it is intense and harmonious — a thriving zing of grapefruit acidity balanced by an inviting creamy texture that melts into a long, complex finish.

95 Points – Decanter | Gold Medal – 2025 Decanter World Wine Awards
“Apples, pears, peaches and melons lead the charge with a thriving zing of grapefruit acidity and inviting creamy texture melting into the palate. Long and harmonious.” (Vintage 2024). 

• Producer: Mohua
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Sub-Regions: Lower Wairau and Southern Valleys
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Alcohol: 12.5%
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Citrus, snow pea, pineapple, apple, pear, peach, melon, grapefruit, creamy texture
• Pairings: Fish tacos, oysters, pan-fried snapper, goat cheese tart, spinach salad, aperitif

95 points and a Decanter Gold Medal — one of Marlborough’s most decorated Sauvignon Blancs at any price.

Critical Acclaim

• Wine Spectator – 93 Points | “Lush and intense, with mouthwatering notes of Key lime, tangerine and lemon cream. Hints of matcha, freshly grated ginger and white pepper add complexity and aromatics through the intense finish, where the flavors gain torque, power and freshness.” — Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2025, #20
• Wine Advocate – 93 Points | “Leads with a gentle mix of cassis and vanilla pod, juniper, green apple and fresh linen, jasmine tea and petrichor. In the mouth, the acidity is bright, making for a crunchy, intensely flavorsome wine that has admirable restraint and finesse.”

About the Wine

Rimapere is the New Zealand project of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), sourcing fruit from Marlborough — New Zealand's premier Sauvignon Blanc region. This Kosher expression brings the prestige of the Rothschild name to a vibrant, terroir-driven white of exceptional quality and value.

Food Pairing

Perfect with oysters, sushi, grilled fish, goat cheese, and fresh salads. Serve well chilled.

Product Details

• Appellation: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Vintage: 2024
• Format: 750ml (Screwcap)
• Certification: Kosher
• Producer: Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) – Rimapere

The iconic Kim Crawford Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in a convenient 375ml half bottle — perfect for solo sipping, gifting, or when a full bottle is just too much. One of New Zealand’s most recognized benchmark wines, delivering the intense, high-energy profile that made it a global household name.

Winemaker Description

Very pale yellow. Classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc aromas of lifted citrus, tropical fruit, and crushed herbs. Fresh and juicy with vibrant acidity and plenty of weight and length on the palate. Ripe tropical fruit flavors of passion fruit, melon, and grapefruit.

Pair with fresh oysters, asparagus, lobster, goat cheese, or a light salad.

• Producer: Kim Crawford
• Appellation: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
• Vintage: 2024
• Format: 375ml Half Bottle

Winemaker Description

If you’re after Sauvignon Blanc with all the incredible crisp, tropical Marlborough flavours and less of the calories, you’ve come to the right place. Matua has crafted this Sauvy so you can enjoy it with 25% less alcohol and calories — now that’s a winning combination. Just 9% ABV.

Tasting Notes

• Crisp and refreshing with classic Marlborough character
• Tropical fruit notes — passionfruit, citrus and fresh-cut grass
• Light-bodied with vibrant acidity and a clean, zesty finish

Food Pairings

• Fresh salads, sushi, or light seafood
• Grilled fish or shrimp with citrus
• Goat cheese, light appetizers, or summer picnic fare

Product Details

• Producer: Matua
• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
• Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
• ABV: 9% (25% less alcohol than standard)
• Vintage: 2024
• Format: 750ml

Nobilo is one of New Zealand's most storied wine families, founded in 1943 when Nikola Nobilo emigrated from Croatia to New Zealand, bringing with him over 300 years of his family's winemaking heritage. An early champion of New Zealand wine, Nikola recognized the country's pristine landscapes — expansive sunlit valleys, rolling hills, and mineral-rich soils — as ideal for producing wines of exceptional freshness and character. His pioneering focus on quality and varietal expression helped shape the New Zealand wine industry into what it is today.

Marlborough, situated at the northern tip of New Zealand's South Island, is the country's most celebrated wine region and the spiritual home of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. The region's long, sunny days and cool nights, combined with free-draining stony soils and a reliable maritime climate, produce grapes of remarkable intensity and aromatic precision. Nobilo sources fruit from carefully selected Marlborough vineyards, ensuring consistent quality and a vivid expression of the appellation's signature character.

The 2025 vintage is crafted to preserve the natural vibrancy of the fruit. Grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness and vinified with minimal intervention to maintain freshness, aromatics, and the clean, precise profile that defines Nobilo's style.

The 2025 Sauvignon Blanc opens with an expressive, aromatic nose of ripe passionfruit, pineapple, and zesty citrus, layered with subtle hints of fresh green herbs. On the palate, the wine is crisp and refreshing with mouthwatering acidity, vibrant tropical fruit flavors, and a clean, generous finish. Intensely flavored yet beautifully balanced — a quintessential expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Vintage: 2025
Bottle Size: 750ml

Pairing: Oysters, grilled fish, lemon herb chicken, goat cheese, summer salads, and light seafood dishes.

Wairau River Sauvignon Blanc — Wairau Valley, Marlborough 2025

Wairau River is one of Marlborough's founding family estates, established in 1978 by the Rose family on the banks of the Wairau River — pronounced "why-row" — whose stratified river soils give the wines a distinct and unmistakable sense of place. Sourced from six family vineyards on the northern side of the Wairau Valley — Home Block, Riverlore, Rapaura, Longbend, The Angler, and Burnside — the 2025 is a refined, aromatic expression of everything that makes Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc a benchmark for the style worldwide. At $15.99, it is one of New Zealand's most elegant overachievers.

The nose is intense and lifted: ripe tropical fruits, guava, passionfruit, grapefruit, and citrus, with a pungent thread of fresh grass and snow pea. On the palate, it is refined and elegant with a finely textured mouthfeel, flavors of guava and stone fruit, and a big lift of bright acidity that carries through to a fresh, dry finish. Wonderfully expressive and built to be enjoyed now.

"It checks the Savvy B boxes with a pungent combo of grapefruit, passionfruit, grass and snow pea aromas. There's a big lift of acidity here that seems to mask the residual sugar, although it sticks out a little at the finish. A young, straightforward style." — Christina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast, 86 Points (Vintage 2025)

• Producer: Wairau River, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Marlborough
• Sub-Region: Wairau Valley
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Vinification: Stainless steel fermentation to preserve fresh aromatics and fruit purity
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Guava, passionfruit, grapefruit, citrus, fresh grass, stone fruit, crisp dry finish
• Cellar Potential: Drink now
• Best Paired With: Fresh oysters, grilled fish, goat cheese, Thai cuisine, green salads

A refined Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from one of the valley's pioneering family estates — Wairau River is the benchmark for what the Wairau Valley can deliver in a glass.

McBride Sisters · Marlborough · New Zealand · 2024

Robin McBride and Andréa McBride John grew up on opposite sides of the world — one on the rugged shores of California’s Central Coast, the other in New Zealand — before discovering each other as adults and founding one of the most compelling stories in modern wine. McBride Sisters is built on that shared passion: wines that reflect the coastal energy, cool-climate freshness, and sense of purpose that shaped both sisters’ lives. Their Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is a direct expression of that vision.

The nose is generous and aromatic — tropical fruits, white flowers, and citrus, with ripe peach, mango, passionfruit, and Fuji apple layered throughout. On the palate, key lime flavors anchor a medium-full body, contrasting beautifully with firm acidity and a slightly mineral tone on the finish. Bright, vibrant, and unmistakably Marlborough.

• Producer: McBride Sisters Collection
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Peach, mango, passionfruit, Fuji apple, key lime, white flowers, mineral finish
• Pairings: Fresh oysters, spicy Asian stir-fry, grilled fish, fresh herbs, goat cheese

92 points from Wine Spectator — a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with a story as compelling as the wine itself.

Expert Reviews

• Wine Spectator 93 Points | Stylish, complex elements of minerality, floral aromatics and a supple, elegant frame set this wine apart. Offers details of jasmine and white rose, with whiffs of honeycomb and orange blossoms that mingle with a juicy core of lemon curd, orange sherbet and lemon verbena on the long, expressive finish.

Winemaker Notes

Invivo X SJP Sauvignon Blanc has earned more than 50 accolades and 15 Gold medals since its launch in 2019. Bright and expressive aromas of lifted passionfruit, white florals, and kaffir lime lead to a concentrated, vibrant palate with great freshness and a long, zesty finish.

• Grape Source: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Appellation: Marlborough
• Location: New Zealand
• Closure: Screwcap
• Collaboration: Created with Sarah Jessica Parker

te Pā Wines · Oke · Marlborough 2024

Oke is te Pā’s barrel-fermented take on Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, bringing ripe fruit, bright acidity and integrated oak into a more textured, savory style. Fruit from the Lower Wairau and Awatere valleys balances the Wairau’s generosity with the Awatere’s freshness, herbal lift and mineral tension.

Expert Reviews · 2024

Wine Enthusiast · 94 Points · Editors’ Choice
This oak-aged wine, from unique, ultra maritime blocks owned by Maori family, the MacDonalds, drinks more like a white Bordeaux than your typical Marlborough Savvy B. It's nutty and smokey, with a mineral thread through the lemon and grapefruit. It all comes together on the palate where a rush of mouthwatering salted citrus acidity is padded out by the creamier, toastier textural elements. With beautiful linearity and tautness, this should age gracefully for another 7-8 years. But why wait? It's drinking deliciously now.

James Suckling · 93 Points
This sauvignon blanc has aromas of dried lemons, wild herbs and some mangoes. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Direct and succulent texture. Driven and seductive, with a lively finish.

Vinous · 92 Points
The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc Oke is an intriguing, barrel-fermented expression, combining the varietal fruity/green tones with well-judged oak. Oak-derived vanilla and grilled nuts underscore blackcurrant, nectarine and green herbs. Dry and firm with fine texture and a long, scented finish, the 2024 is ready to enjoy. However, it also has the structure and substance to evolve gracefully over the coming five to eight years, particularly under screw cap.

Wine Spectator · 92 Points
Distinctive, rich and succulent, with litsea oil, grilled lemon and beeswax notes that add an appealing savory element, plus a touch of coconut water that complements the peach, lemon curd and dried mango flavors. A honeysuckle detail lingers on the finish.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate · 91 Points
The 2024 Oke Sauvignon Blanc is an oaked style of Sauvignon Blanc, and the élevage is an integral part of this wine. I find Sauvignon Blanc and oak to be awkward bedfellows, the former so easily swamped by the latter despite its propensity for exuberant fruit expression. This is the case with this wine; however, the fruit shows excellent endurance through the long finish. For fans of this style, it will be popular, and it is clear that it has been executed with sophistication in mind. Te Pa is a member of the Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) group. 13% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.

Winemaking

The Sauvignon Blanc is fermented in 320-liter French oak barrels with indigenous and selected yeasts. Lees contact builds weight and texture, while barrel maturation brings the oak and fruit into balance for a layered, savory expression.

Tasting Notes

Ripe citrus, pear and stone fruit meet tropical notes and citrus blossom. Smoky, flinty nuances sit alongside toasted nuts, vanilla and spice. Bright citrus acidity keeps the concentrated palate lively through a long, mineral-tinged finish.

About te Pā

Family-owned te Pā was founded by Haysley MacDonald. The MacDonald family traces its connection to the Wairau Bar and surrounding land back approximately 800 years to some of the earliest Māori settlers in the region, and that connection continues to inform the estate’s relationship with the land and sea.

Food Pairings

Pair with grilled or roasted fish, shellfish, lobster, scallops, roast chicken, rich soft cheeses, seafood in butter or cream sauces, or dishes with citrus and fresh herbs.

At a Glance

• Producer: te Pā Wines
• Wine: Oke Sauvignon Blanc
• Vintage: 2024
• Country: New Zealand
• Region: Marlborough
• Subregions: Lower Wairau Valley and Awatere Valley
• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
• Style: Dry, barrel-fermented white wine
• Alcohol: 13%
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Closure: Screw cap

A textured, savory Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, with freshness to balance richer seafood and poultry 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. 

Alpine Rift Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Nestled between New Zealand's Southern Alps and the Pacific Ocean lies a major geological fault line — a landscape shaped over millions of years. Ancient glacial soils, cool sunny days, and shelter from wild westerly winds create the perfect conditions for Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Alpine Rift takes this classic style further: low-yielding fruit from exceptional sites, with a portion of wild fermentation in old French oak, delivering a new level of richness and complexity.

Tasting Notes

Enticing aromas of white nectarine, cassis leaf, passionfruit, and a hint of jalapeño. On the palate, mineral and flinty yet ripe and richly textured, with taut tropical fruit and crisp citrus acidity on the finish.

Winemaking

Fruit sourced from select sites across Marlborough's Southern Valleys, Central Wairau Plains, and Awatere Valley. Harvested by machine before sunrise, gently pressed and cold settled for three days. Fermented in a combination of stainless steel tanks and old French oak puncheons using both cultured and indigenous wild yeasts.

Critical Acclaim - Vintage 2025 

• 94 pts — Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "Screams Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, and does so with some class."
• 91 pts — James Suckling: "Elegant, juicy and flavorful — limes, gooseberries, fresh grass. Fresh finish."

• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
• Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2025
• Size: 750ml

92 James Suckling — Aromas of key lime pie, lemon confit and passion fruit on the nose. The palate is light- to medium-bodied with fresh acidity and a creamy mouthfeel, giving notes of lychees, red apples and flint. Nicely constructed and textural. (Vintage 2023). 

90 Vinous — Far from your stereotypical Marlborough style. This wine plays on its clarity, texture and freshness. Aromatically subtle, with green notes meeting nectarine and blackcurrant. While the region's natural freshness abounds, the wine retains a round shape and natural curve before being sewn up by a thread of acidity. Layers of interest that will keep you coming back. (Vintage 2023). 

A truly thoughtful and classy expression of Sauvignon Blanc. The nose exudes vibrancy, showing lifted notes of white passionfruit and lemon balm, supported by a savoury, leafy edge contributed by the inclusion of Sémillon. The palate is layered and textural, balanced by a slate-like mineral acidity. Fermented with native yeasts and aged on lees in oak barrels — a sophisticated, terroir-driven Sauvignon Blanc that transcends the category.

• Certified organic and biodynamically grown
• Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
• No dairy products or eggs used during production

Deep Down is a boutique Marlborough producer founded by Clive Dougall and Peter Lorimer — two passionate advocates for organic viticulture, honest winemaking, and wines that genuinely reflect their place of origin. Their philosophy is simple and uncompromising: small batch, single vineyard, wild ferment wines crafted with minimal intervention and maximum transparency. Low or no additions, no shortcuts, and a deep respect for the land and the people who farm it. Deep Down is, as they put it, about trusting intuition, calling time, and taking flight.

The Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from a single certified organic vineyard in Marlborough — New Zealand's most celebrated wine region, situated at the northern tip of the South Island. Marlborough's long, sunny days, cool nights, and free-draining stony soils are the ideal conditions for Sauvignon Blanc of exceptional aromatic intensity and natural freshness. Farming organically here is both a commitment and a statement of intent: the vineyard is managed with care and respect, allowing the terroir to express itself without chemical interference.

Vinification follows Deep Down's signature approach: wild fermentation with indigenous yeasts, minimal additions (sulphites, yeast nutrient, clarification enzyme, and bentonite only), and small batch production that allows for close attention at every stage. The result is a Sauvignon Blanc that diverges from the category's typical tropical fruit template — more textured, more complex, and more distinctly its own.

The 2024 opens with an aromatic and distinctive nose of lemon-peel confit, orange blossom, rose petals, and flint, with a wild meadow of herbs and flowers. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with focused acidity, generous texture, and notes of passionfruit curd, puff pastry, and lavender. A slightly oxidative, yeasty quality adds complexity and depth — this is a Sauvignon Blanc for those who want something more than the obvious.

"Aromas of lemon-peel confit, orange blossoms, rose petals and flint. The medium-bodied palate has focused acidity, generous texture and notes of passion-fruit curd, puff pastry and lavender. Wonderfully constructed with a floral edge. From organically grown grapes."
— James Suckling, 93 Points (Vintage 2024). 

"A distinctive Savvy B from a small batch producer… A slightly oxidative apple cider character mingles with yeasty, nutty, hay-like aromas and a wild meadow of herbs and flowers. The palate is more muted, the focus primarily on the gently slippery texture, the gentle acidity and bruised orchard fruit and floral flavors."
— Wine Enthusiast, 90 Points. (Vintage 2024). 

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Vintage: 2024
Farming: Certified Organic
Vinification: Wild ferment, single vineyard, small batch
Closure: Screwcap
Bottle Size: 750ml

Pairing: Fresh oysters, grilled fish, goat cheese, herb-forward salads, and light vegetable dishes. Serve well chilled.

MATUA COOLER CARBONATED SAUVIGNON BLANC NV | CANS 250ML

🇳🇿 New Zealand — Sauvignon Blanc

New Zealand's most beloved Sauvignon Blanc meets sparkling water and a splash of kiwi in this light, refreshing cooler built for the can. Matua has long defined the crisp, citrus-driven style of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc — here that same energy is dialed up with fine carbonation and a tropical lift that makes every sip feel like summer.

Vibrant and bright, with notes of grapefruit, passionfruit, and fresh-cut grass. The palate is clean and lively, with brisk acidity and a dry, refreshing finish. At just 80 calories per can with no added sugar, it is as easy on the conscience as it is on the palate.

The ultimate warm-weather companion — crisp, effervescent, and unmistakably New Zealand.

Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Format: 250ml Can
Calories: 80 per can | 0g added sugar | 3g carbs