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Clément & Florian Berthier Sauvignon Blanc l’Instant — Loire Valley 2025

The Berthier family has been farming the Loire Valley for five generations, with vineyards stretching from Sancerre to the Coteaux du Giennois along the river’s banks. Clément and Florian carry on the mission entrusted to them by their father — to preserve the family heritage with the same diligence — vineyards on limestone, silex, and marne soils at 200–400 meters above sea level. L’Instant is their entry into the Loire’s most celebrated white grape: pure, fresh, and expressive Sauvignon Blanc from one of France’s most storied river valleys.

Pale gold in color with a clean, inviting nose of white flowers, citrus, quince, pear, and exotic fruits. On the palate, the wine is gentle and supple on entry, with fresh, fruity character and a refreshing acidity that provides excellent balance to the wine’s overall softness. The finish is clean, bright, and lingering — a Loire Sauvignon Blanc of real charm and precision.

— five generations of family farming on limestone, silex, and marne soils across Sancerre and the Coteaux du Giennois.

• Producer: Clément & Florian Berthier, Loire Valley, France
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Loire Valley (Coteaux du Giennois, Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé, Menetou Salon)
• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Soils: Limestone, Silex, Marne — 200–400m altitude
• Style: White Wine — Dry, Fresh & Aromatic
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: White flowers, citrus, quince, pear, exotic fruits, supple entry, refreshing acidity, clean finish
• Best Paired With: Oysters, goat cheese, grilled fish, light salads, charcuterie, herb-driven dishes

Five generations of Loire Valley farming in a bottle.

Domaine Delobel Touraine Sauvignon Blanc “Angle Droit” — Loire Valley 2024

Domaine Delobel is one of the Loire Valley’s most exciting organic estates, founded in 2013 by Benjamin Delobel in Ouchamps, on the celebrated Oisly vineyard. Working with 10 hectares of certified-organic Sauvignon Blanc — planted from mass selections to preserve old-vine complexity — Benjamin crafts wines that are, as the name “Angle Droit” (Right Angle) suggests, straight, pure, and technically precise. For fans of Sauvignon Blanc who find New Zealand styles too loud and Sancerre too expensive, this wine hits the perfect middle ground. Manual harvests at dawn, slow pneumatic pressing, stainless steel fermentation, and aging on lees deliver a wine of exceptional freshness and mineral clarity.

The nose is lively and inviting: dried hay, field grass, sliced green apple, and crabapple aromas converge in a satisfying, savory frame. On the palate, the wine washes across wet river stone with tart acidity accented by white blossom — mineral-driven, focused, and refreshingly precise. The finish is clean and lingering.

Wine Enthusiast 90 — Reggie Solomon: “This lively wine refreshes the senses. The mineral-driven palate washes across wet river stone with tart acidity accented by white blossom.”

• Producer: Domaine Delobel, Ouchamps, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Touraine AOC
• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Farming: Certified Organic since 2013
• Vinification: Manual harvest, pneumatic press, stainless steel, aged on lees
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Dried hay, green apple, crabapple, white blossom, wet river stone, mineral finish
• Best Paired With: Goat cheese (Selles-sur-Cher, Crottin de Chavignol), oysters, fish ceviche, grilled sea bass, fresh asparagus

Pure, precise, and organically farmed — Domaine Delobel’s “Angle Droit” is the benchmark for honest, terroir-driven Touraine Sauvignon Blanc.

Crowded House · Marlborough · New Zealand · 2025

Twenty years ago, the Waihopai Valley was a blank canvas — a peaceful, remote haven in the ranges of Marlborough. Today it is home to Crowded House, a wine built on the conviction that Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, done right, needs nothing more than the land, the climate, and the courage to let both speak. Winemaker Matt Ward ferments entirely in stainless steel at cool temperatures, preserving every last note of varietal freshness and vibrancy, and sources fruit from a select group of growers — all certified under Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand — who have been part of the Crowded House story from the very beginning.

The nose opens with zesty lime, sweet pea, and freshly cut passionfruit, with an intentionally restrained mineral core layered beneath ripe citrus and crushed thyme. On the palate it is vibrant and expressive — Liberty apple, white nectarine, and passionfruit coulis — flowing with minerality to a rounded, classically crisp Marlborough finish.

• Producer: Crowded House
• Winemaker: Matt Ward
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Farming: Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand (SWNZ) certified
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Lime, sweet pea, passionfruit, Liberty apple, white nectarine, crushed thyme, mineral finish
• Pairings: Grilled fish, shellfish, goat cheese, Thai cuisine, light salads, aperitif

Classically Marlborough — sustainably grown, beautifully made, and impossible to put down.

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

Expert Reviews — Vintage 2024

Wine Spectator 88 Points — A bright and tangy version, with lemon-lime flavors creating a mouthwatering style, while almond skin and fresh herb notes swirl in. Drink now.

Wine Enthusiast 87 Points — Lime and salt on the nose might bring memories of another beverage. Light tropical notes on the palate dissipate any doubts. This is a straight-forward Sauvignon Blanc from the Casablanca Valley that displays guava and ripe lemon flavors.

Winemaker Description

A medium-bodied white with aromas of green apple, papaya, lemon zest and wet stone. Fresh and clean with tangy acidity and a more mineral finish. Crafted from certified organic grapes grown in the cool-climate Casablanca Valley.

Food Pairings

• Grilled fish, shrimp ceviche, or seafood tacos
• Fresh goat cheese, light salads, or herb-forward dishes
• Sushi, Thai cuisine, or Vietnamese spring rolls
• Asparagus, green vegetables, or light pasta dishes

Product Details

• Producer: Veramonte
• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
• Appellation: Casablanca Valley, Chile
• Farming: Certified Organic
• Closure: Screwcap
• Vintage: 2024
• Format: 750ml

Domaine de la Commanderie | Quincy AOC | Sauvignon Blanc | Loire Valley, France | 2025

Quincy is one of the Loire Valley's most distinctive and underappreciated appellations — a small, ancient wine zone situated west of Bourges on the banks of the Cher River, producing 100% Sauvignon Blanc from limestone-rich soils that impart a signature mineral precision and depth. Quincy shares the same grape variety and similar terroir as its more famous neighbor Sancerre, but at a fraction of the price — making it one of the Loire's great value secrets for lovers of mineral-driven French Sauvignon Blanc.

Domaine de la Commanderie is a committed estate producer in Quincy, farming with sustainable and organic principles and crafting wines that express the appellation's distinctive limestone terroir with clarity and elegance.

The 2025 is pale yellow with green reflections. The nose is vibrant and inviting — citrus zest, green apple, and subtle floral hints with herbal complexity. On the palate, crisp and fresh with bright acidity, rich minerality, and a harmonious balance of fruit and stone that carries through to a refreshing, lingering finish.

"Citrus and green apples fill the glass with herbal complexity and detailed minerality. A great alternative to pricier Sancerre and perfect with all types of seafood." — Bart Hopkins, 67Wine

Pair with oysters, grilled fish, shellfish, sushi, light pasta, goat cheese, and fresh salads.

• Producer: Domaine de la Commanderie
• Appellation: Quincy AOC, Loire Valley, France
• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
• Vintage: 2025
• Soils: Limestone-rich
• Farming: Sustainable / Organic principles
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Henri Bourgeois · Val de Loire · 2025

Henri Bourgeois Pure Sauvignon Blanc 2025 offers an aromatic, refreshing expression of the Loire Valley. Citrus blossom, green apple and gooseberry mingle with a whisper of passion fruit, while bright acidity carries lemon zest and fresh herbs through a clean, lively finish.

Henri Bourgeois has made wine in the Loire Valley for generations, building its reputation on precision, minerality and aromatic lift. Selected Loire vineyards and vinification focused on preserving natural freshness shape this 2025 Sauvignon Blanc, bottled under screwcap.

Expert Review · Vintage 2025

Wine Enthusiast, Reggie Solomon, 90 Points | Aromas of freshly-sliced apple, white nectarine skin and lemon peel open on the nose followed by meadow grass and crushed stone. A veil of green pear and saline raises orchard fruit that is lifted by wet rock and baby's breath on the tart finish.

Prior Vintage Review Excerpts · Petit Bourgeois - Vintage 2024

James Suckling, 91 Points ·  | “Crafty, lively and delicious… fresh acidity. Bright and vivid with a frank finish.”

Wine Enthusiast, 89 Points · | “Fragrant aromas of white peach and pomelo… lime zest and field grass.”

Food Pairings & Serving

Serve at 46–50°F as an aperitif or alongside halibut in lemon butter, grilled white fish, oysters, other seafood, goat cheese or light vegetable dishes.

Details

• Producer: Henri Bourgeois
• Wine: Pure Sauvignon Blanc
• Vintage: 2025
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Country: France
• Region: Loire Valley
• Appellation: Val de Loire IGP
• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
• Type: White wine
• Closure: Screwcap
• Serving Temperature: 46–50°F

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This Sauvignon Blanc offers a pale yellow colour with greenish tones. It has attractive fruity aromas with a touch of peach notes. It’s a fresh wine, with a balanced natural acidity, medium structure and permanence in mouth. Ideal as an aperitif in summer time, with seafood and fish.

Sattlerhof Sauvignon Blanc Organic Austria 2021 750ml

Sattlerhof is one of Südsteiermark’s most dedicated family estates — rooted in Gamlitz, at the southern tip of Styria where the warm Adriatic climate from the south collides with the cool continental air from the Alps to create one of Austria’s most dramatic wine-growing environments. Some 120,000 vines thrust their roots deep into the meagre crystalline quartz and coral-reef subsoils of the Kranachberg slope, farmed organically and biodynamically with painstaking hand-labor: soft pruning, manual shoot removal, leaf thinning, and hand-harvesting. The result is wines of rare precision, mineral intensity, and a deep sense of place.

The 2021 Sauvignon Blanc Spätfüllung (late bottling) is aged on the lees until February 2023, giving it exceptional depth and texture for the appellation. Certified organic and biodynamic, it is a serious, precise, and stimulating Sauvignon — flinty and mineral on the nose, lush and grippy on the palate, with a long, saline finish that rewards contemplation. Screwcap sealed for freshness.

"Aged on the lees until February 2023, the 2021 Gamlitz Sauvignon Blanc Spätfüllung is clear and intense on the pure and mineral/flinty and even iodine-scented nose. Lush and intense on the palate, this is a serious, very precise, fresh and elegant, stimulating, saline and grippy Sauvignon with intense and juicy fruit. It’s still young but very promising." — Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, 93 pts. (Vintage 2021). 

• Producer: Sattlerhof, Gamlitz, Südsteiermark DAC, Styria, Austria
• Appellation: Südsteiermark DAC
• Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Vintage: 2021 — Spätfüllung (late bottling, lees-aged to Feb 2023)
• Farming: Certified Organic & Biodynamic — crystalline quartz & coral-reef subsoils
• Closure: Screwcap
• Tasting Notes: Grapefruit, nectarine, pineapple, green apple, white peach, green herbs, mineral, flint, iodine, saline acidity, long dry finish
• Best Paired With: Asparagus, grilled fish, oysters, goat cheese, sushi, or zesty spring dishes

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2021

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate — 93 Points
Aged on the lees until February 2023, the 2021 Gamlitz Sauvignon Blanc Spätfüllung is clear and intense on the pure and mineral/flinty and even iodine-scented nose. Lush and intense on the palate, this is a serious, very precise, fresh and elegant, stimulating, saline and grippy Sauvignon with intense and juicy fruit. It’s still young but very promising.

James Suckling — 90 Points
Fine grapefruit, nectarine and pineapple aromas with just a touch of yellow paprika. Medium-bodied with a striking balance of good ripeness and ample tannins that will need a bit of time to fully integrate. Quite a firm and dry finish, although the acidity is moderate for this grape.

Wine Spectator — 90 Points
An expressive, grassy white powered by a zesty mineral energy that invigorates green apple and white peach flavors. Medium length, with green herbs, smoke and crushed flint echoing through the finish. Bone-dry, with nice concentration.

Organic and biodynamic Styrian Sauvignon Blanc from Austria’s most dramatic wine slope — Sattlerhof 2021 is precision farming in a glass, and it will only get better with time.

Frontera Sauvignon Blanc — Central Valley, Chile NV

Frontera is Concha y Toro’s beloved everyday wine brand — produced by one of the world’s largest and most respected wine companies, whose vineyards in Chile’s Central Valley have been protected by nature since 1883. Light, fresh, and endlessly approachable, the Frontera Sauvignon Blanc is crafted for immediate pleasure: a bright, crisp, well-balanced dry white wine that delivers clean fruit character and easy drinkability at an unbeatable price point. Sealed with a convenient screwcap, it is the perfect everyday white for any occasion.

The nose is fresh and inviting: notes of fresh peaches, crisp citrus, and light tropical fruit. On the palate, the wine is bright, clean, and pleasantly fruity with a light body, refreshing acidity, and a clean, dry finish. It is simple, honest, and deeply satisfying — the kind of everyday Chilean Sauvignon Blanc that always hits the spot.

"Vineyards protected by nature. Est. 1883. Notes of fresh peaches dance on the nose and palate of this bright, crisp, well-balanced dry white wine." — Frontera, Concha y Toro

• Producer: Frontera by Concha y Toro, Central Valley, Chile (est. 1883)
• Appellation: Central Valley, Chile
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Style: Light & Fresh — Dry, Crisp White Wine
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Fresh peach, citrus, light tropical fruit, refreshing acidity, clean dry finish
• Best Paired With: Shellfish, oysters, fish with light sauces, salads, light appetizers

Chile’s benchmark everyday Sauvignon Blanc at an unbeatable price — Frontera is the standard for what fresh, crisp, approachable Chilean white wine can deliver.

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars — AVETA Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Appellation: Napa Valley, California | Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc | Format: 750ml

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars needs no introduction — the Napa Valley estate that stunned the world at the 1976 Paris Tasting with its Cabernet Sauvignon is equally masterful with white wine. AVETA, named for the Celtic goddess of springs and water, is their Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc: a wine of remarkable freshness, aromatic complexity, and thirst-quenching precision that stands apart from the richer, oak-driven California white wine style.

The 2022 is bright, lively, and unmistakably Napa — fragrant, fruit-forward, and built for the table.

Critical Acclaim

Wine Enthusiast — 92 Points
“Lively aromas and inviting flavors of mixed tropical fruits, wild grasses and wet stones make this wine mouthwatering and inviting through a lengthy finish.”

Winemaker’s Notes

Fragrant aromas of grapefruit, lemongrass, citrus, lychee, and orange blossom. Bright and lively on the palate with thirst-quenching acidity and pure flavors of mandarin orange and honeysuckle that lead to a lasting aftertaste.

Wine Details

• Producer: Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
• Appellation: Napa Valley, California
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Vintage: 2022
• Format: 750ml

Food Pairings

Fresh fish ceviche, crab cakes, grilled oysters with mignonette sauce, sushi, goat cheese, and light citrus-dressed salads.

The Crossings · Sauvignon Blanc 2025 · Awatere Valley, Marlborough

The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc 2025 brings together tropical fruit, citrus and fresh herbs from New Zealand's Awatere Valley. A crisp mineral finish keeps the wine refreshing and focused, making it a natural choice for seafood and relaxed meals.

Within Marlborough, the Awatere Valley provides the setting for this Sauvignon Blanc. Hot days and cool nights encourage slow ripening and concentrated fruit flavors, with freshness at the heart of the wine's character.

Tasting Notes

Vibrant tropical fruit flavors mingle with citrus and fresh herbs. The palate shows purity and intensity, followed by a crisp mineral finish that lingers.

Food Pairing & Serving

Serve chilled with fresh oysters, fish and chips or grilled fish. For another pairing idea, try goat cheese or a fresh herb salad to complement the wine's citrus and herbal notes.

Wine Details

• Producer: The Crossings
• Vintage: 2025
• Country: New Zealand
• Region: Marlborough
• Sub-region: Awatere Valley
• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
• Bottle size: 750ml
• Closure: Screw cap

A fresh, citrus-and-tropical-fruit Sauvignon Blanc for your next seafood supper.

Rombauer Vineyards · Sauvignon Blanc · Napa & Sonoma Counties · California · 2025

Rombauer Vineyards has long been synonymous with California’s most hedonistic whites — and their Sauvignon Blanc, affectionately known as “California Sunshine in a Glass,” is no exception. Sourced from two estate vineyards in Sonoma prized for freshness and vibrancy, blended with select warmer sites in Napa County, the wine is farmed sustainably with NDVI aerial imaging to optimize each block individually. Whole-cluster pressed, fermented primarily in stainless steel with a portion in French oak and concrete for texture, and bottled under screwcap to lock in every bit of its aromatic intensity. 91 points from James Suckling.

The 2025 was shaped by a long, cool growing season — heavy winter rains replenishing the water table, followed by slow, even ripening through a cool spring and summer — yielding a wine of exceptional freshness and aromatic precision. Pale lemon-green in the glass, it bursts with key lime, freshly cut grass, grapefruit, stone fruit, and lychee. The palate is mid-weighted with brilliant acidity, a textured mouthfeel, and a linear, bright, mouthwatering finish that keeps you reaching for the next sip.

“Generous, fresh and vibrant, with white pepper, stone fruit, lychee and sliced lemon. The palate is mid-weighted with balanced acidity and textured mouthfeel with a linear, bright finish and freshness.”
— James Suckling · 91 Points (Vintage 2025). 

• Producer: Rombauer Vineyards, St. Helena, Napa Valley, California
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Napa & Sonoma Counties, California
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Farming: Sustainable; NDVI precision viticulture; night harvest
• Vinification: Whole-cluster press; stainless steel + French oak + concrete tank fermentation
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Key lime, freshly cut grass, grapefruit, stone fruit, lychee, white pepper, bright acidity, textured finish
• Pairings: Persian herbed omelet, green curry, fried fish tacos, grilled seafood, goat cheese, light salads

JS:91 · Napa & Sonoma — California’s most aromatic Sauvignon Blanc. Sustainably farmed, screwcap fresh, and built for sunshine.

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Pale straw with green hues. A lifted nose showing refreshing herbal notes, snow pea, melon, and fresh guava. Light-bodied and refreshing with typical Marlborough flavors of passion fruit, gooseberry, and grapefruit. A pleasing herbaceous thread leads to a long, lingering finish. Enjoy with seafood, chicken served over grilled vegetables/salad or simply on its own.

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.

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. 

Winemaker Description 

Instead of the typical tropical and grassy notes of Sauvignon Blanc, this wine offers refreshing hints of crushed rock and citrus. This distinct minerality comes from the limestone parcel where it originates, known as "Les Pierres Plates" or "the flat stones," which is filled with fossilized shells from the Kimmeridgian period. This same type of soil is found in Chablis and parts of Champagne, producing bone-dry, flinty, and almost saline wines that are ideal for pairing with shellfish.

Memo Summary Notes

The Domaine de Reuilly "Les Pierres Plates" Sauvignon Blanc 2025 is a striking example of why wine enthusiasts often call Reuilly the "hidden gem" of the Loire Valley. Produced by Denis Jamain, this wine is famous for its "Chablis-like" personality—bone-dry, intensely mineral, and chiseled.

The name translates to "The Flat Stones," referring to the specific vineyard site composed of Kimmeridgian limestone—the same ancient, fossil-rich soil found in Chablis and Sancerre. This provides the wine with its signature high-tension acidity and flinty "wet stone" finish.

This wine’s bracing acidity and saline notes make it a "super-pairing" for seafood and regional French snacks:

• Shellfish: Fresh oysters on the half-shell or chilled shrimp.

• Cheese: Classic Loire pairing with goat cheeses like Crottin de Chavignol or Valençay.

• Light Fare: Spring pea risotto, asparagus salad, or ceviche with plenty of lime juice.

In a valley that has made its name on Cabernet Sauvignon, Frog’s Leap has always done things a little differently. Since 1981, they have farmed their Rutherford estate organically and dry-farmed — no irrigation, no shortcuts, no apology for it — producing wines that taste unmistakably of where they come from. Their Sauvignon Blanc is proof that Napa can make world-class whites when a producer commits to restraint and terroir over sheer extraction.

The 2024 is sourced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, vinified primarily in stainless steel to preserve freshness and precision, with lees-stirring to build mid-palate texture and a small addition of Muscat clone for aromatic lift. The result is a white of genuine elegance: stone fruit and white flower on the nose, layered with crisp citrus, mineral, slate, and a clean herbaceous thread that speaks clearly of Rutherford’s distinctive soil and climate.

On the palate it is medium-bodied and refreshingly precise — bright lemon and lime flavors supported by lively acidity, with dried herb and mineral accents that carry through to a clean, focused finish. This is California Sauvignon Blanc at its most thoughtful.

• Producer: Frog’s Leap
• Appellation: Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Farming: Dry-Farmed
• Vintage: 2024
• Format: 750ml

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2024:

93 Vinous — “Lemon confit, slate, white pepper, mint and dried herbs… lees-stirring builds the mid-palate beautifully.”

92 James Suckling — “Crisp, well balanced and medium-bodied… refreshing and clean. Good acidity supports bright lemon and lime flavors.”

Food Pairings: Oysters, grilled halibut, goat cheese salad, roasted asparagus, herb-crusted chicken, or a simple summer lunch that deserves a great white.

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The wine is dry, round and supple, with a beautiful refreshing acidity. It gives off notes of ripe fruits, peaches and pink grapefruit… On the palate, it gives immediate pleasure and has lovely weight.
 

Mahi | Sauvignon Blanc | Marlborough, New Zealand | 2025

James Suckling: 93 Points (prior vintage)

Mahi is the project of Brian Bicknell, one of Marlborough's most thoughtful and independent-minded winemakers. Where much of the region's Sauvignon Blanc is made in a loud, industrial style — cold-fermented in stainless steel to maximize tropical fruit and aromatic punch — Bicknell takes a fundamentally different approach. Drawing on what he calls a "chef's philosophy," he incorporates wild yeast ferments and aging in old oak barrels to build texture, complexity and genuine depth into a variety that is too often reduced to a single dimension. The result is a Sauvignon Blanc that stands apart: more sophisticated, more food-friendly and more interesting than the category norm.

The 2025 opens with an expressive and layered nose — lemon peel, grapefruit pith, apple blossom and pastry, with citrus and tropical notes woven through secondary characters that emerge from the wild ferments and barrel aging. The palate is elegant and well-structured, with a creamy, textural mid-palate that sets it apart from the region's stainless-steel standard. Bright acidity provides freshness and lift, while the long, complex finish reflects the care and intention behind the winemaking.

Serve well chilled at 46–50°F. One of the few Sauvignon Blancs with the weight and texture to handle lightly seared scallops or oysters without overpowering them. Also excellent with grilled fish, shellfish, fresh goat cheese (chèvre), Greek salad with feta, light pasta and herb-driven dishes.

• Producer: Mahi
• Winemaker: Brian Bicknell
• Appellation: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
• Vintage: 2025
• Vinification: Wild yeast ferments; partial aging in old oak barrels
• Style: Dry white wine, textural and complex
• Closure: Screwcap
• Bottle Size: 750ml

Winemaker Description

Fresh and sunny with citrusy aromas, classic pear, melon, and bright citrus flavors. Elegant and crisp with a clean, refreshing finish. Pairs beautifully with salads, goat cheese, and grilled seafood.

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Citrus and lemon aromas with slight notes of fresh grass. The mouth is balanced and structured.

Rapaura Springs · Marlborough · New Zealand · 2025

Rapaura is the beating heart of Marlborough — a sub-region of the Wairau Valley where the stony, free-draining soils and long hours of sunshine produce Sauvignon Blanc of exceptional intensity and character. Rapaura Springs takes its name from this storied terroir, and the wine delivers on every promise the address makes: pure, vibrant, and unmistakably Marlborough.

The nose is an exuberant rush of passionfruit, lime, lemongrass, and tropical fruit, with a signature herbaceous lift of jalapeño and fresh basil. On the palate, juicy fruit flavors are balanced by a lovely textural element that pads out the zippy acidity, leading to a long, mouth-watering finish with notes of ruby grapefruit, guava, and crunchy sea salt.

92 Points – Wine Enthusiast | “With all the feistiness you’ve come to know and love from Marlborough Savvy B, this explodes with aromas of passion fruit, lime, lemongrass, jalapeño and bell pepper. There’s a lovely textural element on the palate that nicely pads out the zippy acidity, taking this up a notch in quality — just as a good reserve-level wine should. Best Buy.” (Vintage 2025). 

92 Points – Wine Spectator | “Bursting with notes of ruby grapefruit, guava and pear, accented by tangerine, lemon blossoms, crunchy sea salt, fresh basil and lemon oregano. Offers appealing plumpness, ending with a long, expressive finish.” (Vintage 2025). 

• Producer: Rapaura Springs
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Passionfruit, lime, lemongrass, jalapeño, ruby grapefruit, guava, sea salt, fresh basil
• Pairings: Grilled fish, shellfish, goat cheese, Thai cuisine, light salads, aperitif

Dual 92-point scores and a Best Buy designation — Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at its most expressive and rewarding.

Tapi is a certified sustainable Marlborough producer crafting vibrant, fruit-driven Sauvignon Blanc from the celebrated Wairau Valley — the heartland of New Zealand's most iconic white wine. The Wairau Valley's free-draining alluvial soils, long sunny days, and cool maritime nights create ideal conditions for Sauvignon Blanc of exceptional aromatic intensity, natural freshness, and the lively tropical character that has made Marlborough famous the world over. The 2025 vintage benefited from excellent growing conditions, producing wines of purity and vibrant expression.

Vinification is focused on preserving the natural aromatics and freshness of the fruit. Careful temperature-controlled fermentation captures the full aromatic spectrum of the Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc — from zesty citrus to ripe tropical fruit — while maintaining the bright, cleansing acidity that defines the style.

The 2025 Tapi opens with an inviting nose of passionfruit, lime, lemon, and blackcurrant. On the palate, the wine is juicy, fresh, and fruit-driven, with ripe tropical fruit, crisp acidity, and a mouthwatering, refreshing finish with a lingering mango aftertaste. Bright, lively, and endlessly thirst-quenching.

"Juicy, fresh and fruit-driven, this expresses notes of lemons, papayas and limes, following through to a medium body with crisp acidity. The delicious finish has a mango aftertaste. Sustainable. Drink now."
— James Suckling, 91 Points. (Vintage 2025). 

"A distinctive style, with chive flower, celery salt and toasted herb notes that add a savory element to the core of lemon, grapefruit and lime on a mouthwatering frame."
— Wine Spectator, 89 Points — Best Values. (Vintage 2025). 

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Vineyard: Wairau Valley
Vintage: 2025
Certification: Certified Sustainable
Closure: Screwcap
Bottle Size: 750ml

Pairing: Grilled prawns, oysters, white fish with lemon, fresh goat cheese, asparagus, and citrus-dressed salads. Serve well chilled.