The nose shows lemongrass, kaffir lime and red grapefruit… Hints of crisp nectarine, rich nougat and citrus rind evolve on the back of the nose. The palate begins fresh with bright peachy fruit, pineapple and is plusher than expected once it hits the midpalate. The finish has a driving acidity that is cuddled by hints of fruit sweetness, leaving the mouth watering for another sip Winemakers Notes I discovered HBSB my first weekend here in HB in the summer of 2008 and thought right away that I wanted to make one of my own. The soft, complex, more tropical style appeals more to me than the styles grown to the south of HB. So we work on lots of lees stirring and accentuating those fleshy, rich notes. While there’s no doubt it’s a Kiwi SB, it’s also uniquely Hawke’s Bay and I love that. Vineyard Hawke’s Bay lies on the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The region enjoys dry summers with moderate, cool nights. This wine reflects a single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc which was grown inland on the elevated terraces of the Crownthorpe sub-region of Hawke’s Bay. This appellation enjoys long, strong sunlight hours but is slightly cooler than the coastal plains of Hawke’s Bay, making it most suitable for growing Sauvignon Blanc. The 2021-22 season was a relatively warm with above average rainfall in the spring. Crop loads and options on the vine were also above average. The growing season was fine until a cold spell in February followed by some rainfall throughout March and April. However, Sauvignon Blanc remained resilient, especially up in the Crownthrope region, where we were able to let the fruit hang out to achieve the ripeness and flavour development needed to produce this unique style. Winemaking The fruit was picked over 3 days in early April then de-stemmed and crushed. The juice was settled and fermented in stainless steel tanks using two different yeasts in co-fermentation. Frequent stirring was done throughout fermentation and post fermentation allowing the solids to flesh out the palate. The wine was then cold settled and stabilized before bottling under screw-cap to maintain the bright fruit and aromatics gained from the young New Zealand soils and phenomenal UV light.

With intense lemon, citrus and stone fruit aromas, notes of wild ferment and a hint of gooseberry, this fresh and vibrant wine is classic cool climate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at it's best!

The tried and true champion of where value-for-money meets flavour, Gossips produce a Sauvignon Blanc with all the trademark freshness you'd expect. Aromatic characters of passionfruit, gooseberry and tropical fruit salad are all at play with a depth of palate hard to find at this price. Enjoy Gossips Sauv Blanc on your balcony, deck, backyard or anywhere relaxation is unavoidable.

Bannockburn produce wines of character and complexity. You get nothing less with this serious take on Sauv Blanc. Fermentation in ¼ new oak and on lees for 10 months gives this wine structure and texture, a great drink for any lover of wine.

Allan Scott consistently produces amongst the best Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough. Mature vines and meticulous viticulture always provides quality such as this fine example.

Aromatics of freshly cut pineapple and pink grapefruit notes, the palate shows subtle creamy notes and texture with refined minerality.

Antipodes is fine New Zealand artesian water, offering the highest degree of purity and subtle minerality. Bottled at source from an aquifer 327m deep, it is unaltered from its natural origins and offers a zero carbon footprint from its source to dining table anywhere in the world. Antipodes sparkling possesses a delicate bead while its purity makes it an ideal companion for fine food and wine. The mineral fingerprint is light, with silica as its key element, providing a silky, soft mouthfeel.

One of the most anticipated releases from Marlborough shows a rich aromatic bouquet and a palate brimming with passionfruit, gooseberry and melon fruit flavours and herbs. Partial barrel fermentation imparts creamy undertones and complexity.

On the nose, intense gooseberry and tropical fruit aromas of the Sauvignon Blanc are balanced by herbaceous and freshly cut grass of the Semillon. The palate of this Houghton wine is refine with a length balanced crisp finish.

One of Brown Brothers best sellers. A classic dry style be to enjoyed with good food and great friends.