Sauvignon Blanc
Few grapes travel the world as effortlessly as Sauvignon Blanc. Born in France’s Loire Valley, the source of those flinty, citrus-charged classics from Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, it has since found new voices in every corner of the wine world. At its heart, Sauvignon Blanc is about freshness and clarity: a grape that thrives in cool climates, capturing light and turning it into flavour. Its signature combination of lime, gooseberry, green apple, and cut grass is instantly recognisable, while a streak of minerality or tropical fruit often reveals where it’s grown. In warmer zones, it ripens towards passionfruit and guava; in cooler spots, it crackles with citrus and herbs, always vivid, always alive.
What makes Sauvignon Blanc so compelling is its energy. It’s a grape that speaks in high definition, brimming with brightness and tension, whether from the chalk soils of the Loire, the sunlit valleys of Marlborough, or the coastal hills of Chile and South Africa. Winemakers play with it like light, sometimes letting it shine pure and stainless, other times adding texture through lees ageing or a brush of oak. The best examples strike a balance between vibrancy and depth, finishing with a clean, mouth-watering lift that makes the next sip inevitable. Sauvignon Blanc doesn’t whisper; it sings, clear, confident, and utterly refreshing.
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2023 'The Raptor' Sauvignon Blanc, Lake Chalice
This is Lake Chalice’s flagship single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from Dillons Point Inviting ripe grapefruit aromas are neatly framed by notes of b...
View full details2022 'Resolute' Sauvignon Blanc, Spoke
“The Rule Breaker” Bright straw in the glass, this is not your average Sauvignon. It opens with lifted aromas of citrus peel, passionfruit and wild...
View full details2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Zephyr Wines
The Glover family were one of the first to plant grapes on their farm in Marlborough’s Dillon’s Point sub-region in 1988. Nineteen years later, led...
View full details2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Isabel Estate
The Garden Breeze of Marlborough. Vibrant, aromatic, and full of Marlborough sunshine, the 2024 Isabel Estate Sauvignon Blanc is a masterclass in p...
View full details2021 SR Sauvignon Blanc Roditis, Dougos Winery
A wine of mountain clarity and Mediterranean charm, SR blends international finesse with native Greek character. Aromas of citrus blossom, lime zes...
View full details2020 'Summer' Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc, Harry Hartman
This knockout wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc from Harry Hartman Wines is made from fruit picked in the premium regions of Elgin and Bot River. Elgin...
View full details2022 Sauvignon Blanc 'TH', Undurraga
Head winemaker Rafael Urrejola has spent a great deal of time understanding the diversity of Chile’s vineyard sites; the result is the emblematic T...
View full details2021 Sauvignon Blanc, Pegasus Bay
The 2021 Sauvignon Blanc from Pegasus Bay is a benchmark expression of New Zealand’s North Canterbury region, vibrant, layered, and undeniably soph...
View full details2023 Biodynamic Sauvignon Blanc, Reyneke
Bright, pure, and beautifully poised, this biodynamic Sauvignon Blanc from Reyneke is a masterclass in energy and precision. Pale straw with a silv...
View full details2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Greywacke
“The Grown-Up Sauv” Expressive yet beautifully composed, Greywacke’s 2024 Sauvignon Blanc opens with lifted aromas of grapefruit, lime zest and pas...
View full details2020 Sauvignon Blanc 'Barrique', Saint Clair
The wine displays complex aromas of green coffee bean, vanilla pod and maple syrup are complemented by notes of wildflowers, crushed herbs and just...
View full details2018 Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc, Lismore
Lismore Estate is based in Greyton within the Overberg region of the Western Cape of South Africa. It’s here with the Sonderend mountains as a bac...
View full details2021 Block 3 Sauvignon Blanc '43 Degrees', Saint Clair
This Sauvignon Blanc is distinctively Marlborough with green notes of gooseberry, nettle and blackcurrant bud. The fresh, vibrant palate layers bla...
View full details2021 Sauvignon Blanc Pioneer Block 1 Foundation, Saint Clair
This Sauvignon Blanc is a powerful and intense wine with an aromatic nose of white currant, capsicum and fragrant tropical fruit with a hint of thy...
View full details2023 Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, Cape Point Vineyards
An elegant Sauvignon Blanc with aromas of floral spice, cardamom and white pepper. Richly textured with generous notes of citrus and ripe nectarine...
View full details2023 Pouilly Fume 'Les Loges', Domaine des Rabichattes
Les Loges is a complex and harmonious Pouilly Fumé. This traditional cuvée is the result of a blend of around thirty plots with clay-limestone soi...
View full details2025 Sancerre Les Caillottes, Vincent Dauny
The Dauny family has been growing vines in Sancerre since 1683, making Vincent Dauny one of the oldest winegrowing names in the region. Today, Vinc...
View full details2019 'Finale' Semillon / Sauvignon Blanc, Pegasus Bay
Pegasus Bay, located in North Canterbury’s Waipara Valley, is a benchmark New Zealand winery founded by the Donaldson family and known for its dedi...
View full details2022 Sauvignon Blanc 'Wairau Reserve', Saint Clair
“Saint Clair now makes the country’s and perhaps the world’s best Sauvignon Blanc” Bob Campbell MW An intensely fragrant wine, where aromas of tro...
View full details2023 Pouilly-Fumé, J. de Villebois
The subtle combination of smoky and ripe fruit aromas preludes a palate of candied pineapple, peach and mango flavours. Elegant and fresh, with the...
View full details2023 Sancerre, J. de Villebois
Zesty, elegant, and effortlessly polished, this is Sancerre with a modern edge. The 2023 vintage bursts with aromas of lime zest, gooseberry, and w...
View full details2022 South Oaks Sauvignon Blanc, Auntsfield
The 2022 South Oaks Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc from Auntsfield Estate is a beautifully textured and refined expression of Marlborough’s South...
View full details2023 Les Racines Pouilly Fume, Domaine A Cailbourdin
Domaine A. Cailbourdin is one of the benchmark producers of Pouilly-Fumé, located in the heart of the Loire Valley. Established in 1980 by Alain Ca...
View full details2021 Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc, Lismore
Lismore Estate is based in Greyton within the Overberg region of the Western Cape of South Africa. It’s here with the Sonderend mountains as a bac...
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