A perfume of fresh passionfruit, grapefruit and lime is backed by fresh cut grass nuances in this classic New Zealand Sauvignon. The balanced palate is fresh and fruity with prickly, tingly acidity and an herbal, green grass finish. Drink chilled water-side. Palm Bay International. – C.P.
Best BuyLight, brisk, lively and dry with notes of lemon, lime, mango, guava, asparagus, spring pea and dill. –C.F.
Juicy, zesty, silky and dry with notes of nectarine, mango, kiwi, sage, basil, and pink rose. -C.F.
A selection of the best parcels, this has mouthwatering lime and passion-fruit aromas and a piercingly fresh palate. So composed and focused. Drink now. Screw cap.-J.S.
PlatinumLight, subtle, tangy and dry with notes of pink grapefruit, apricot, fennel seed, chervil, almond sliver and wildflowers. Vegan.
PlatinumLooking for a summer Sauvignon bargain? Look no further. Tasted blind, this is classy, grassy, mineral Sauvignon that punches well above its weight. Elegant notes of roasted pepper, gooseberry and woodsmoke. Restrained but intense, not at all shouty: grown-up and food friendly. A beautiful expression of the Awatere region.
PlatinumCrisp and grassy, with a green accent adding a level of freshness to the core of lemon-lime flavors and peach notes, set on a refreshing frame. Drink now. 290,000 cases made, 37,000 cases imported. –MW
All the classic cool-climate characters of Marlborough Sauvignon come through on this wine: gooseberry, citrus, nettle, jalapeño and freshly cut grass are all there in equal measures. Acidity on the palate is a little searing, particularly without the fleshy fruit to back it up. But there’s texture and an herbaceousness, particularly on the finish, that make this a solid drop. Palm Bay International. —C.P.
Impressively concentrated, featuring tangy peach and melon flavors that mingle with a citrusy core and a smooth, polished finish. Fresh acidity and pops of fresh herbs emerge on the finish. Drink now.
PlatinumThis light straw-colored beauty features a classic petrol-to-grapefruit nose with a hint of baby's breath flowers and a kiss of wet stone. Grapefruit peel gives a pleasant texture to the mouthfeel while dill, tarragon, and chamomile add zest, zing, and tonality.
PlatinumTart, lemony and dry with notes of pink grapefruit, mustard seed, thyme, lavender, celery and sea salt.
PlatinumCitrus and pear flavors show intriguing notes of lanolin and fresh ginger, set on a bright, juicy body. Offers plenty of style and balance. Drink now.
PlatinumWhiffs of smoke and honeysuckle add an aromatic accent to the core of peach, pear and mango flavors in this white, which is juicy on the long, crisp, clean finish.
Platinum...it's refreshingly brisk and long on the finish. Tart citrus—think grapefruit—forms the core of the wine, garnished by hints of struck flint.
Whiffs of smoke and honeysuckle add an aromatic accent to the core of peach, pear and mango flavors in this white, which is juicy on the long, crisp, clean finish.
PlatinumThe 2016 Peter Yealands Sauvignon Blanc has a delicate, herbal nose with fresh lemon juice and chalk dust hints. Crisp, clean and intense with very good length, this is a beautifully expressive example of this sub-region of Marlborough.
A lively, refreshing trifecta of fruit, herbal and mineral notes.
PlatinumPapaya, lemon, dried mango and lime flavors burst out of the glass, with a detail of lemongrass on the finish. This has plenty of juicy acidity but comes across as light and smooth. Drink now. 25,277 cases made.
PlatinumFor such a large-production wine, this is admirably complex, featuring delicate herbal shadings accenting hints of nectarine and citrus;balanced by a long, mouthwatering finish.
This intense and minerally white features a strong presence of sea salt to accentuate the bright lemon, lime zest and ruby grapefruit flavors at the core. A pure and refreshing version. Drink now.
Showy and zesty with notes of lemon, lime, apple, pear, banana, starfruit, pineapple, artichoke, asparagus, lily and sandalwood. Candied and tart fruit on the dry finish.
PlatinumNice green apple and lime leaf character. The palate gives a lovely herbal leaf character, a very racy backbone and a long, steely finish.
Best New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc under $15
