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.

This stunning wine is named after the landmark Split Apple Rock in Abel Tasman National Park, where Hermann Seifried built a winery in 1973 with the help of his local church. He'd only arrived in New Zealand three years earlier from Austria, via Germany (where he studied winemaking) and South Africa. He married Kiwi lass Agnes Wilkins, and two years later they realised their shared dream of growing grapes. 1976 was their maiden vintage and more than 30 years on the Seifrieds are still going strong and racking up a host of awards. Gooseberry fresh Split Rock slips down a treat on its own and partners dishes such as spicy prawns, grilled chicken or creamy pasta.

From the heart of Sauv Blanc country, Cape Campbell offers lovers of ths style a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. This is an intensely aromatic, full-flavoured, well balanced Savvy with fresh tropical fruit flavours. Great with fresh oysters.

The fruit for this Squealing Pig Sauvignon Blanc was sourced from vineyards near the Awatere River in Marlborough. Light straw with a green hue. The nose is bursting with punchy tropical fruit and fresh herbs. The palate is bright and refreshing with layers of green pineapple and passionfruit. Tangy citrus notes lead to a focused finish and delicious minerality.

Catalina Sounds is a truly classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc! Think back back to the early days when Kiwi Savvy was just starting to hit our shelves and how gob-smacked we were over the quality, vibrancy and sheer drinkability of such an aromatic wine. Catalina Sounds still exudes all of those fantastic qualities that we all fell in love with. Perfumed aromas of gooseberry with hints of tropical fruit, the palate follows with fresh and zingy characters that display ripe passionfruit and citrus flavours all complimented by lingering acidity.

Neon Nature is a growing taste sensation made for natural enthusiasts with wild hearts, The Pet Nat is as bright as the name suggests with a radiance fit for curious minds and discorning tastes. Neon Nature Pet Nat Sauvignon provides an insight into what the winemaker tastes when tasting ferments & wine still in their raw state. Bottled before fermentation has finished, capturing CO2 and remaining cloudy A bright & fun fruit driven sparkling wine showning notes of lychees, passionfruit, peach & guava.The palate is lively with crsip acidity & bubbles that dance along your tongue.

The grapes for this Lighter Sauvignon Blanc were harvested from carefully selected early-ripening vineyard sites, enabling the alcohol content to be naturally 25% lighter. This light vibrant wine smells like summer, with a lively palate of passionfruit and grapefruit flavours. Perfect on its own or with fresh summer salads.

Kim Crawford Illuminate Sauvignon Blanc delivers bright aromas of passionfruit and guava. Elegant yet full flavoured, its crisp acidity is highlighted with a refreshing herbal and citrus frinish.

Family owned Villa Maria Estate has been rated as New Zealands

What a welcome surprise! Marlborough Sounds Sauvignon Blanc has a gorgeously restrained flavour profile of nuanced and evenly ripened stone fruits. This is a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc for those who like an aromatic white with a bit of complexity.