The 2025 Red Hut Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc is bright and expressive, with aromas of lime, gooseberry and passionfruit, alongside hints of lemongrass and fresh herbs. The palate is dry and lively, showing flavours of green apple, lime zest and tropical citrus. A subtle lees influence adds softness to the texture, while crisp acidity and a mineral edge give the wine a long, refreshing finish.

Stylish savvy, grown in the Wairau, Awatere and Ure valleys. Aromatic, punchy and minerally, with good vigour and intensity of fresh melon, lime and green capsicum flavours that builds to a crisp finish.

The wine is quintessentially Marlborough in profile with bright aromas of guava, citrus fruits, blackcurrant and sweet crushed herbs. The palate is elegantly proportioned with lovely soft acid carrying the fruit flavours to a long, pure finish. Food Pairing Enjoy with fresh seafood, Summer salads and fine Asian cuisine.

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.

The wine has those classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc characteristics on the nose with a succulent palate full of tropical flavours and a vibrant acidity balancing the wine nicely. This is a wine for all occasions with the added benefit of being lower in alcohol.

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.