Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc is amongst the very best examples of the famous Marlborough style. Always a standout, the Wither Hills is lively on the palate with herbal gooseberry and lemon-grass flavours. A definite leader of the pack.

Produced from some of the oldest Sauvignon Blanc vines in the heart of Marlborough, this excellent example shows expressive aromatics of gooseberry and passionfruit and the palate is refined and elegant.

Matua Lighter Sauvignon Blanc packs all the flavour you want, but less of the calories you don't. Classic Marlborough Sauv Blanc flavoursburst through the zesty palate!! We are talking lifted gooseberry and fresh tropical fruit. Lively with vibrant acidity, this wine has fantastic length.

A true favourite in the world of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Giesen produces a brilliant style here with their flagship 'The Brothers'. Hints of tropical on the nose and palate, but with fantastic texture and mouth feel to separate it from the crowd.

Family owned Villa Maria Estate has been rated as New Zealands

An easy drinking Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, Koa Cove is crisp, clean and refreshing and rich with tropical fruit and passionfruit characters. Perfect for any occasion, but particularly good with seafood dishes or leafy greens.

Atop the ridge, Beachwood fruit is removed from the coldest nights, and benefits from the slightly breezier summer days. This brings out the tropical, slightly minerally notes in the fruit, and herby aromatics. Colour: Button grass green/ pale yellow. Nose: Aromatic, herby, nettles and white peach. Palate: Exploding fruit, zesty and refreshing. Classic Marlborough characters of peach, melon, a hint of passionfruit, and a lively acid balance clean finish.Food Match: Works really well with creamy sauces, and dips with flavours of garlic or artichoke. Perfect to take to your favourite Thai BYO, and balances well with a rich salad like a Caesar. Winemakers Comments: Lots of beautiful fruit to choose from this vintage. It was a big crop from the outset, so we had the luxury of reducing yield and intensifying flavours. Great vineyard management.

Nose: Aromatic and pungent. Lemon and white peach, nettles, green capsicum, hints of passionfruit. Palate: Intense classic Marlborough fruit characters with a combination of tropical white peach type characters and fresh cut grass with lively acidity. Clean long and refreshing finish. Best Drinking: Anytime from now to 2021. Serve chilled. Wine Makers Notes: When the fruit comes in such great condition, its kudos to the guys in the vineyard. The intensity and fresh characteristics of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc are brought to the fore.

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.