A lovely and unusual Sauvignon Blanc from Hawkes Bay. It is barrel-fermented with a touch of Semillon and Sauvignon Gris. This wine has aromas of citrus blossom, pear and stone fruit and will evolve in the bottle for five years from harvest.

The structure is defined by wonderful balance. The style is vigorous and frank, with a surprisingly rich middle palate, finishing with lively vivacity. Domaine Christian Salmon Sancerre leaves one with an overall sensation of elegance and harmony

Organic. As always, this was drawn from mature, 35- to 40-year-old vines rooted entirely in the limestone soils of Chavignol. The multiple sites are largely sloping vineyards on the lower flanks of the Chavignol hillside terroirs of Les Chasseignes, Les Longues Fins and La Rue de Vaux. Importantly, Boulay also includes fruit from his younger vines growing on the great hillsides of Clos de Beaujeu, Monts Damnés and La Grande Côte. The juice was naturally fermented and aged for nine months in tank on lees, with a small volume also fermented in a single large wooden cask.

“Dominated by Sémillon that's picked late, just before botrytis really takes off in the vineyards, Guffens's 2020 Le C du Sec du Château Closiot is very promising, exhibiting inviting aromas of stone fruit, orange oil, beeswax, ripe melon, vanilla pod and nutmeg. Medium to full-bodied, deep and layered, with racy acids, chalky structuring extract and a long, penetrating finish, it's one of the most interesting dry wines being produced in Bordeaux today.” William Kelley, Wine Advocate 94 Points

The 2022 Claude Riffault Sancerre Les Boucauds from the Loire Valley in France is a stunning representation of the classic Sauvignon Blanc grape. On the nose, this wine offers delicate aromas of freshly cut grass, ripe gooseberries and a hint of flinty minerality. On the palate, the wine is crisp and refreshing with lively acidity and a burst of zesty citrus fruits. The addition of lees aging gives this wine a subtle creaminess and a touch of complexity, while the Loire Valley terroir provides a distinct stony character. The wine's pale straw color is a testament to its freshness and vibrancy. Overall, the 2022 Claude Riffault Sancerre Les Boucauds is a beautifully balanced and elegant wine that showcases the skill and expertise of this renowned producer. Enjoy it now or cellar it for a few years to see how it evolves.

Cloudy Bay has produced a Sauvignon Blanc of vibrant intensity. The characteristically uplifting aromas of kaffir lime, lemon zest and nectarine, with the floral notes of orange blossom on the nose; A weighty texture of ripe citrus and stone fruit flavours balanced by a minerally-citrus acid backbone with a finish that is crisp and clean on the palate. The wine has elegant line and length; refined, fleshy yet focused and refreshing.