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.

The first whiff of this restrained Sauvignon Blanc indicates a departure from the hugely aromatic styles of Marlborough. It has a delicate floral nose with an inkling of Indian spice while the fruit is more stone-fruit than tropical. The palate is elegant, texturally soft with a mouthfeel of freshness and breadth. The cool climate of the Loire produces wines with distinctive freshness, a lean acidity and a spicy or steely spine.

Sauvignon Blanc is famous for zesty white wines from France's Loire Valley or from New Zealand. Grown in Israel's Adulam region, it yields intensely aromatic, vibrant wines. This Sauvignon Blanc has a pale light colour with typical aromas of passionfruit and green apples, tinged with pleasant herbal notes. Its crisp finish and fine balance make it the ideal accompaniment to fish such as flounder and bass.

Grown from Organically certified grapes in their own Nanya Vineyards, Angove's Organic Sauvignon Blanc is a fresh and inviting wine bursting with tropical fruit characters and a lovely clean, fresh finish. A fantastic organic alternative to one of Australia's favourite wine styles.

Intensely varietal with layers of lime zest, pineapple, passionfruit and cut grass on the end. The palate is dry and beautifully refreshing - especially when consumed slightly chilled. The freshness of lime zest and fruit flavours comes from the Manjimup component with the Pemberton batch adding fresh herbal, grassy flavours. Evans & Tate

This Marlborough drop is sourced from a single vineyard in the Awatere region. Its balance of citrus aromas and Granny Smith apple flavours, make it easy to pair with foods such as shellfish, asparagus or margherita pizza. Delish!

Fresh lifted aromas of lemon, lime, guava and pineapple. On the palate, zesty flavours of lemon, lime and grapefruit with a small portion of Semillon adding complexity and mouth feel before leading to a crisp dry finish.

Another great expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, characterised by concentrated tropical aromatics in combination with more delicate floral notes. This translates generously onto the palate, bursting with passion fruit, ripe citrus and fine mineral acidity. Its approachability makes it a perfect aperitif or an ideal accompaniment for everyday cuisine.

Brilliant and very light typical of young Sauvignon Blanc. Pungent, fresh aromas that Sauvignon Blanc from Margaret River is renowned for aromas of gooseberry, lime zest and grass overlaid by freshly cut passionfruit. A juicy, succulent wine that fills the palate with flavour on entry with a long, zippy citric finish.

Makers of some of Australia's greatest value-for-money wines, Yellowtail have made a Sauvignon Blanc here of utmost flavour, intensity and varietal character. Wild gooseberries, passionfruit and tropical notes all comes to the fore with a nice crisp acid backbone.

Jacob's Creek Cool Harvest Sauvignon Blanc was harvested in the middle of the cool night to capture the freshest flavours and acidity of the Sauvignon Blanc fruit. Fruit that is perfect for a light, crisp, summer style Sauv Blanc. Vintage conditions in 2011 were simply perfect for this style, with ample rain in the winter followed by long sunshine filled days during ripening. Long cool nights also helped deliver an intense and finely balanced fruit set tailored made for producing the best quality Sauvignon Blanc available. Lively and zesty on the nose and in the palate, Jacob's Creek Cool Harvest Sauv Blanc is destined to be a favourite this summer.