Brightwater is from a tiny family estate our Buyer first visited in 2002, having noticed that famous Aussie wine writer James Halliday had reviewed their Sauvignon above Cloudy Bay. Their 2009 was also rated as 5 Stars by top Kiwi wine critic Bob Campbell MW. A classic match with goat's cheese, it's also just the ticket with seafood, especially oysters. Alternatively, enjoy as a refreshing glass on its own.

Overlooking the ocean in the dry and windswept surrounds of Blind River, you’ll find Summerhouse where long sunshine hours and longer ripening periods create wines with the distinct character that Marlborough is known for. This sauvignon blanc brings ripe citrus aromas melded with tropical fruits to your immediate attention. Laden with juicy rock melon, vibrant stone fruits and an aspect of fresh blackcurrant leaf, this wine has a long vibrant finish. Awards: • Premium at the Cameron Douglas MS 2022 . 92 Points • Gold at the New World Wine Awards 2021 . 95 Points • Gold at the Sam Kim - Wine Orbit 2021 . 94 Points • Gold at the Candice Chow - Raymond Chan Wine Reviews 2021 . 5 Stars • Gold at the New World Wine Awards 2021 . 95 Points • Gold at the 33rd Grand International Wine Awards Meininger 2023 • Gold at the CWSA Ultimate Accolade 2023. • 5 Stars WineOrbit 93+ Points.

Dillons Point is renowned for producing Sauvignon Blancs with tropical fruit notes and passion fruit to the fore. There are hints of blackcurrant and grapefruit too. The palate is rich, bright and zesty with a slight briny tang. This wine has real intensity of fruit, with a lovely crisp, mineral finish.

Kim Crawford Small Parcels Sauvignon Blanc is a true expression of the complexities Marlborough has to offer. Although the harvest was smaller than anticipated, the vintage is being hailed as exceptional across Marlborough. Favorable weather conditions allowed the vines to ripen perfectly, this resulted in excellent ripeness, with wines showcasing impressive flavour intensity and depth. The wine reveals intense, lifted aromatics tropical fruit that lead into a range of complex flavours, including distinct mineral and flinty notes accenting its rich hefty palate that last through a clean, crisp finish.

Family owned Villa Maria Estate has been rated as New Zealands

Refreshing aromas of tropical fruits with hints of gooseberry, a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Vibrant and refreshing, with flavours of green mango and kiwi fruit, with lingering citrus characters on the palate. The finish is crisp, creating a soft and easy drinking Sauvignon Blanc with balanced acidity. Enjoy chilled, with a fresh caesar salad or simple aglio e olio spaghetti.

This Marlborough drop is sourced from a single vineyard in the Awatere region. Its balance of citrus aromas and Granny Smith apple flavours, make it easy to pair with foods such as shellfish, asparagus or margherita pizza. Delish!

The bouquet is pure and expressive showing vibrant passionfruit, tropical fruit and grapefruit aromas, with underlying blackcurrant leaf and herbal notes. The palate is concentrated and elegant, with fruit flavours that are consistent with the nose; grapefruit, mango and herbal. A lively acidity and mineral drive, provide the wine with exceptional concentration and length.

Peregrine Pinot Gris from Central Otago in New Zealand overflows with ripe pear, peach, mango, grapefruit and has an underlying steely minerality. It is well balanced and mouth filling with great persistence. Lovely drinking now, this wine will continue to develop over the next few years.