Anna and Jason Flowerday run the Te Whare Ra vineyard in Marlborough according to organic and bio dynamic practices. The fruit is picked and sorted by hand, then processed in a winery especially designed for small-batch wine making. On the nose, this Sauvignon has characters of elderflower and white currant with ripe tropical and citrus fruits. These follow on the palate, which is fine and soft with vibrant, fleshy fruit, balanced by ripe, juicy acidity and lingering minerality.

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.

Bountiful fresh fruit aromas and flavours of passionfruit and grapefruit accompanied by vegetable garden flavours of capsicum, tomato and green beans. This wine is a veritable smorgasbord of tastes

Amongst the sea of quality Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc that is flooding Australia, Seresin Sauvignon Blanc stands out as having that something extra: perhaps it is the wild yeast ferment; perhaps the partial barrel ferment; or perhaps it is the 5 per cent of Semillon in the blend. Whatever the secret, this wine has body and finesse that raises it above its Marlborough peers.

ISABEL ESTATE VINEYARD Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough

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.