The extraordinarily scenic Marlborough Sounds, in Maori the Sounds represent the sunken bows of Aoraki, the canoe that is Mt Cook, are full of gems great food and wine and world famous trout fishing. Marlborough Sounds Chardonnay displays bright flavours of pear and nectarine, backed by minerally notes. There is a lovely subtle touch of oak which is reminiscent of freshly baked bread. Fresh and vibrant, there is complexity and length.

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The nose is lifted with fresh notes of passionfruit and grapefruit. Sweet fruit characters on the palate and fresh acidity combine to create an expressive, classy Sauvignon Blanc. Beautiful with fresh seafood also suitable for vegetarians, vegans and a gluten free diet. Enjoy now, or cellar up to 2 years.

Cuisine doesn't get more aspirational that lobster. Who hasn't lusted after a fresh, plump, flavoursome lobster on a restaurant menu? Well, we've found the ideal aromatic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc that will accompany that brightly coloured crustacean with perfection. Wonderfully crisp and fragrant with an abundance of rich tropical fruit flavours, Lobster Reef is best enjoyed this weekend straight from the fridge.

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.

Lifted aromas of freshly sliced pear, crunchy red apple notes, spices and more, this is a clean, lingering wine and perfect to match the amazing mussels grown in the sounds.

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.

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.

Jules Taylor is one of the leading boutique producers in Marlborough and well worth seeking out, crafting an exceptional range of aromatic whites together with Pinot Noir. It's little surprise that her Sauvignon Blanc shines, with its pristine and delicate mineral drive backed up with some fresh green herb and tropical notes. Crisp, dry and very Moorish.

This is definitely Gris, not Grigio with baked quinces, crisp apple and interesting notes of clove spice. Partial barrel ferment helps this wine dial up texture and palate weight. An enticing alternative to Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

Look no further for classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc than Kim Crawford! Aromas of gooseberry jump from the glass and zesty flavours of nectarine and passionfruit are carried by crisp acidity. Surprisingly a great food style wine due to its unique complexity.