Sauvignon Blanc

Villa Maria · Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc · Marlborough · New Zealand · 2024

Villa Maria is one of New Zealand’s most decorated wine estates, and the Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc is the wine that put them on the world map. A blend of Marlborough’s two great valleys — Wairau and Awatere — it is the benchmark for what Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc does best: vivid tropical aromatics, bright acidity, and a freshness that makes every sip feel like the first. Consistent across every vintage, it earned 89 points from Wine Enthusiast (Best Buy), James Suckling, and Wine Advocate in 2024 — and delivers exceptional value at any price.

The 2024 bursts with intensely tropical aromas of passionfruit, lime curd, mango, and white pineapple, layered with cassis, green apple, and white pepper. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, tangy, and ultra-fresh — briny acidity, juicy peach and citrus, and a clean, herb-tinged finish. As Wine Enthusiast put it: like the first bite of a juicy, fuzz-covered peach on a mid-summer’s day.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2024

“Like the first bite of a juicy, fuzz-covered peach on a mid-summer’s day... a tangy, ultra fresh, slightly slippery little number that is a likable drop in the warmer months.”
— Wine Enthusiast · 89 Points · Best Buy

“Intensely tropical with notes of passion fruit, lime curd and mangoes. Medium-bodied, fruity and straightforward with fresh acidity.”
— James Suckling · 89 Points

“Cassis and green apple, passion fruit, white pineapple and white pepper with briny acidity. Neat, ordered and impressive.”
— Wine Advocate · 89 Points

• Producer: Villa Maria Estate, Marlborough, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Valleys: Wairau & Awatere
• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Farming: Sustainable
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Passionfruit, lime curd, mango, cassis, green apple, white pepper, briny acidity, juicy finish
• Pairings: Grilled fish, oysters, goat cheese, asparagus, Thai cuisine, herb-forward salads

WE:89 Best Buy · JS:89 · WA:89 · Marlborough — the Sauvignon Blanc that put Villa Maria on the world map. Tropical, briny, and built for summer.

Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc — Marlborough, New Zealand 2025

Oyster Bay is the wine that put Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc on the world map — the original expression that won Best Sauvignon Blanc in the World and introduced a generation of wine lovers to the electric, aromatic style that only New Zealand's most famous wine region can produce. Sourced from Marlborough's sun-drenched Wairau and Awatere Valleys, where warm days and cool nights create an extended growing season, the grapes develop intense varietal character while maintaining the crisp, natural acidity that is Oyster Bay's signature. Uniquely Marlborough. Undeniably Oyster Bay.

The nose is stunningly aromatic: tropical fruits — passionfruit, guava, and white peach — leap from the glass alongside bright citrus notes of grapefruit and lime zest. On the palate, it is brilliantly clear and refreshingly zesty, with extraordinary aromatic intensity, a lively, mouthwatering acidity, and a clean, lingering finish. Elegant, crisp, and always refreshing — this is Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at its most iconic.

"The wine that started it all — Best Sauvignon Blanc in the World. Stunningly aromatic, brilliantly clear, and refreshingly zesty." — Oyster Bay Winemaker

• Producer: Oyster Bay Wines, Marlborough, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Passionfruit, guava, white peach, grapefruit, lime zest, zesty finish
• Style: Light-bodied, vibrant acidity, intensely aromatic
• Drink: Now through 2027
• Best Paired With: Fresh seafood, sushi, ceviche, goat cheese salad, Thai and Vietnamese cuisine, light appetizers

The wine that started it all — Oyster Bay Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is the benchmark New Zealand white, and the 2025 vintage is as brilliant as ever.

Cloudy Bay · Sauvignon Blanc · Marlborough · 2025

In 1985, Cloudy Bay planted vines in Marlborough and changed the world’s understanding of what Sauvignon Blanc could be. Before Cloudy Bay, New Zealand was a footnote in the global wine conversation. After it, Marlborough became a benchmark — a name synonymous with cool-climate precision, electric aromatics, and a style of white wine that no other region on earth replicates quite the same way. Four decades on, the estate remains the standard-bearer: sourcing from across Marlborough’s diverse sub-regions, blending with meticulous care, and bottling under screwcap to preserve every last molecule of freshness. WN:93. At $28.89, this is the iconic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc — and one of the best values at this level of pedigree.

The 2025 is open and expressive from the first pour: peach, elderflower, makrut lime, and gooseberry on the nose, with a herbal lift and sea salt minerality that is unmistakably Marlborough. On the palate: bright lemon, white nectarine, and passionfruit, framed by refreshing acidity and a clean, steel-cut citrus finish with real precision and length. Drink now through 2027.

“Highly aromatic, with elderflower, citrus, and passionfruit. Crisp, textural, and elegant — a benchmark expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.”
— Wineanorak, 93 Points. (Vintage 2025). 

"Concentrated and fragrant, with lemongrass, lemon verbena and celery salt notes to complement the pineapple, mango and lemon curd flavors, backed by a touch of orange sherbet. Gains momentum on the long, expressive finish." - The Wine Spectator, 93 Points. (Vintage 2025). 

"The 2025 Sauvignon Blanc is fleshy and intense, as is the style of Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, and there is enough savory extract and shape in the wine to elevate it beyond the norm. Here, we have grass clippings and brine, green olive tapenade, passion fruit and pineapple husk. The acidity is saline, and all elements work together toward a common goal. I recall, in context, this wine looking a little sweeter and fleshier than some of its regional peers, and yet here today in isolation, it looks tight, textural and composed. It's very good indeed. Cloudy Bay is a member of the Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW). 13% alcohol." - The Wine Advocate, 94 Points. (Vintage 2025). 

"Vivid, round and juicy, with lemons, limes, fresh herbs and some mild spices on the nose, following through to a medium body with fresh acidity. Lively and succulent, with a delicious finish packed with limes. - James Suckling, 92 Points. (Vintage 2025). 

• Producer: Cloudy Bay (est. 1985)
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Peach, elderflower, makrut lime, gooseberry, white nectarine, passionfruit, sea salt minerality, clean citrus finish
• Cellar Potential: Drink now through 2027
• Food Pairings: Oysters, sashimi, steamed mussels, grilled prawns, goat cheese, herb-crusted fish, lemon pasta

WN:93 — the wine that put Marlborough on the map, still setting the standard 40 years on.

Guy Saget La Petite Perrière Sauvignon Blanc — Vin de France 2024

Guy Saget is one of the Loire Valley's most respected négociants — a family house with deep roots in the region and an unwavering commitment to expressing the best of French Sauvignon Blanc. La Petite Perrière is their flagship white: sourced from select vineyards across the Loire, vinified to preserve freshness and aromatic purity, and crafted to deliver the crisp, mineral-driven style that has made Loire Sauvignon Blanc one of the world's most food-friendly whites. At this price, it is one of the great overachievers in the French white wine category — clean, refreshing, and endlessly versatile.

The nose is crisp and lively with a delightful snap of citrus: lemon zest, fresh lime, quince, and wet stones, framed with a scintillating touch of green pea and jalapeño. On the palate, it is light, dry, and minerally — clean and refreshing with notes of melon and a bright mineral frame. The finish is clean and easy, with lingering citrus and a gentle herbaceous lift. Uncomplicated and utterly delicious — a great wine to keep in the refrigerator for anytime sipping.

"Crisp and lively with a delightful snap of citrus on the nose. Light, dry, and minerally in the mouth — clean and refreshing, easy and uncomplicated." — Bart Hopkins, 67Wine.com

• Producer: Guy Saget, Loire Valley, France
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Vin de France
• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Lemon zest, lime, quince, wet stones, melon, green pea, jalapeño, mineral finish
• Style: Light-bodied, dry, crisp acidity, mineral-driven
• Serve: Well-chilled (44–48°F)
• Drink: Now through 2026
• Best Paired With: Shellfish, antipasti, bruschetta, goat cheese, ham pastry, arugula salad, light seafood and vegetable dishes

Loire-style Sauvignon Blanc at an unbeatable price — La Petite Perrière is crisp, mineral, and made for the table.

67 Wine Petit Somm Series® — Sauvignon Blanc, Chile 2025

The 67 Wine Petit Somm Series® is a passion project from our in-house buyer Oscar Garcia Moncada — a meticulously curated collection of high-quality, value-driven wines that punch well above their price point. Each label celebrates iconic NYC neighborhoods and landmarks, bringing a distinctly New York spirit to world-class wine regions. The Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from Chile's Central Valley, one of South America's most reliable sources for fresh, vibrant white wine, and crafted for everyday drinkability without compromise.

Pale lemon in the glass with a bright, expressive nose of citrus fruit — lemon, lime, and gooseberry — with a playful touch of kiwi. On the palate, it is dry, crisp, and thirst-quenching with lively acidity and a clean, vibrant finish. The kind of wine that disappears fast and always leaves you wanting another glass.

"100% Sauvignon Blanc from Chile's Central Valley, crafted for freshness and everyday drinkability. Pale lemon in color with citrus fruit aromas — lemon, lime, and gooseberry with a touch of kiwi. Dry and thirst-quenching on the palate with a clean, vibrant finish." — Oscar Garcia Moncada, 67Wine Buyer

• Producer: 67 Wine Petit Somm Series®, curated by Oscar Garcia Moncada
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Central Valley, Chile
• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Style: Crisp, dry, fresh & aromatic
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Lemon, lime, gooseberry, kiwi, vibrant acidity, clean finish
• Cellar Potential: Drink now through 2026
• Best Paired With: Grilled white fish, seafood, ceviche, goat cheese, light salads, aperitif
• Serve: Well chilled, 45–50°F

New York attitude, Chilean freshness — the 67 Wine Petit Somm Sauvignon Blanc is the ultimate everyday white at an unbeatable price.

Henri Bourgeois | Petit Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc | Val de Loire IGP | Loire Valley, France | 2024

Henri Bourgeois is one of the Loire Valley's most storied estates, with roots in Sancerre stretching back generations. The Petit Bourgeois is their entry into the broader Val de Loire appellation — a wine that delivers the house's signature precision and aromatic lift at an exceptional price point. Sourced from carefully selected Loire vineyards, it captures everything that makes the region's Sauvignon Blanc so compelling.

The 2024 is remarkably aromatic: floral and fresh on the nose with citrus blossom, green apple, gooseberry, and a whisper of passion fruit. On the palate, bright acidity and a clean, vivid texture carry flavors of lemon zest, crisp apple, and fresh herbs to a lively, refreshing finish. Pure, precise, and an outstanding value.

• Producer: Henri Bourgeois
• Appellation: Val de Loire IGP, Loire Valley, France
• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
• Vintage: 2024
• Closure: Screwcap
• Serve: 46–50°F
• Pairings: Halibut in lemon butter, grilled white fish, seafood, goat cheese, vegetable dishes
• Size: 750ml

Critical Acclaim - Vintage 2024

• Vinatis — 18/20 (~93 pts): Excellent value. Floral, soft, and fruity — ideal for aperitifs, cheese, and seafood.

Tasting Notes

Bright and lively, Decoy's 2024 Sauvignon Blanc opens with inviting aromas of mango, pineapple, white peach, and kiwi. On the palate, lively acidity balances a creamy texture as juicy stone fruit flavors unfold with effortless elegance. The finish is long and sweet, with a lingering kiwi note that leaves a vibrant, refreshing impression from first sip to last.

About the Wine

Part of Duckhorn Wine Company's approachable Decoy label, this Sauvignon Blanc captures the best of California's sun-drenched growing season — expressive, food-friendly, and endlessly drinkable. Perfect chilled on a warm evening or paired with your favorite light fare.

Product Details

• Appellation: California
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Vintage: 2024
• Format: 750ml
• Producer: Duckhorn Wine Company

Kono Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2024 — Marlborough, New Zealand

Kono is a New Zealand wine brand with deep roots in the Māori community — owned by Wakatu Incorporation, one of New Zealand’s largest Māori-owned businesses, with ancestral connections to the top of the South Island stretching back centuries. Their Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from the sun-drenched Wairau and Awatere valleys, where the combination of intense sunlight, cool nights, and free-draining soils produces the region’s signature style: vivid, aromatic, and unmistakably fresh.

Bart Hopkins of 67 Wine writes | The 2024 is a textbook Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc — and then some. The nose bursts with citrus and tropical fruit: lime, kiwi, passion fruit, guava, and lemon zest. On the palate, luscious fruit flavors are balanced by notes of currant leaf and fresh bell pepper, with zesty acidity, underlying minerality, and a long, dry, persistent finish. Wine Spectator praised its “crisp and vibrant” lemon, pear, and apple flavors with notes of lemon verbena and fresh ginger.

Wine Spectator — “Lemon, pear and apple flavors are crisp and vibrant, with notes of lemon verbena, lemon thyme and fresh ginger.”

• Producer: Kono (Wakatu Incorporation), Marlborough, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Closure: Screwcap
• Format: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Lime, kiwi, passion fruit, guava, lemon zest, currant leaf, bell pepper, mineral finish
• Best Paired With: Oysters, grilled fish, goat cheese, Thai cuisine, green salads, sushi

A benchmark Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at an everyday price — Kono delivers everything you want from New Zealand’s most iconic white.

Crisp, Tropical & Effortlessly Refreshing

Frenzy Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough is New Zealand's signature white at its most expressive — vibrant, aromatic, and built for warm-weather sipping. The 2025 vintage delivered ideal growing conditions, yielding wines that are textbook Marlborough: punchy, fruit-forward, and irresistibly fresh.

The nose bursts with pink grapefruit, passionfruit, papaya, kiwi, and a whisper of lemongrass. On the palate, a soft, creamy entry gives way to layers of tropical and citrus fruit, finishing with a mouthwatering, crisp snap that keeps you coming back for another sip.

Crafted from a carefully selected blend of Marlborough's finest Sauvignon Blanc vineyards, Frenzy is fermented at cool temperatures to lock in purity of fruit and the unmistakable essence of the region's terroir.

• Wine Enthusiast: 88 Points — Best Buy
• Wine Spectator: 90 Points
• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
• Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2025
• Size: 750ml | Screwcap

"Floral and fruity — lime blossom, passionfruit and pink grapefruit — crisp, balanced, easy-to-sip Savvy B for warm weather days." — BEST BUY - Christina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast

In 1968, Miljenko “Mike” Grgich went to work for Robert Mondavi as chief enologist, crafting the inaugural release of “Fumé Blanc” — an elegant, dry, oak-aged style of Sauvignon Blanc that Mondavi named after the French word for smoke. A decade later, Mike's 1973 Chardonnay famously won the Judgment of Paris, putting California wine on the world map. He went on to found Grgich Hills Estate in 1977, where he continued to champion the Fumé Blanc style as a tribute to his mentor and friend.

The Grgich Hills Fumé Blanc Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 2023 Organic 750ml is sourced from the estate's five certified organic Napa Valley vineyards and opens with striking aromas of fresh lime, lemon verbena, gooseberry, and honeysuckle. On the palate, bright citrus, tangy star fruit, and a hint of green mango are framed by deft oak and a long, chiseled finish of lasting slate minerality. Vibrant, precise, and unmistakably Grgich.

Expert Review

Elaine Chukan Brown, Wine Enthusiast — 91 Points: "Vibrant aromatics and bright acidity join texture and intensity for a memorable wine. Sauvignon Blanc aged with deft use of oak delivers pert and sweet citrus, lemon grass, and a sprinkle of sea salt. The finish is lengthy and palate stimulating. Refreshing and ideal for the start of a meal."

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fresh lime, lemon verbena, gooseberry, and honeysuckle
• Palate: Bright citrus, star fruit, green mango, and lemongrass with deft oak
• Finish: Long, chiseled, and mineral with lasting slate and juicy citrus

Wine Details

• 100% Sauvignon Blanc — Fumé Blanc style
• Certified Organic — five estate vineyards
• Napa Valley, California
• Vintage: 2023 | 750ml

Rain Sauvignon Blanc — Marlborough, New Zealand 2025

Rain is a collaboration between Coldwell-Soper and T. Edward, based in Marlborough and dedicated exclusively to New Zealand's premier white grape. The 2025 vintage marks a milestone: winemaker Al Soper's 20th harvest of Rain — and he is one of the most highly awarded Sauvignon Blanc producers in all of Marlborough. Sourced exclusively from sustainably managed local vineyards, Rain is crafted with meticulous fruit selection and cold fermentation to preserve the full, vibrant spectrum of tropical and herbal character that defines the appellation.

The nose is exuberant and inviting: passionfruit, gooseberry, and fresh citrus zest leap from the glass. Extended lees contact adds depth, texture, and balance to the palate, while the finish is long, bright, and invigorating. This is Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at its most refreshing and true to form — a wine that delivers every time.

• Producer: Coldwell-Soper & T. Edward, Marlborough, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2025 (20th vintage)
• Appellation: Marlborough, South Island
• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Vinification: Cold fermentation, extended lees contact
• Closure: Screwcap
• Sustainability: Sustainably managed vineyards
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Passionfruit, gooseberry, citrus zest, tropical richness, herbal freshness, long finish
• Best Paired With: Oysters, grilled fish, goat cheese, Thai green curry, fresh salads

Twenty fabulously consistent harvests — Rain is the benchmark for honest, vibrant Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at an exceptional price.

Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc — Constantia, South Africa 2024

Klein Constantia is one of South Africa's most historic and celebrated estates, situated in the Constantia Valley on the slopes of the Cape Peninsula — a site with a winemaking legacy stretching back to the 17th century and home to the legendary Vin de Constance. Their Sauvignon Blanc is a wine of genuine craft and ambition: sourced from 42 individual vineyard blocks across the estate, each fermented separately to allow the terroir of each parcel to express itself before careful blending. Grapes are harvested at 4am to preserve freshness, and the winemaking is a meticulous balance of wild and inoculated fermentation — 80% wild (some ferments taking up to two months to complete), 20% with Non-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae for complexity and natural microbial protection. Ten percent is aged in neutral 500L oak barrels, and the wine spends six months on gross lees before blending and bottling.

The 2024 pours light and bright. The nose is perfumed and atypically complex for Sauvignon Blanc — grapefruit, lime, kiwi, yellow plum, and hints of mango, with a citrus blossom and umami thread. On the palate, it's moreish and textured with a crisp entry, quince, light walnut, flinty mineral elements, and a fresh salinity that gives it real energy. The finish is long, vibrant, and expressive — fanning out beautifully with aeration. Real texture for the variety.

"Atypical for a Sauvignon Blanc — real texture to this Savvy, which is unusual for the variety, fanning out nicely on the finish." — Neal Martin, Vinous, 91 Points

• Producer: Klein Constantia, Constantia Valley, South Africa
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Constantia WO
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Vineyard: 42 blocks, harvested at 4am
• Fermentation: 80% wild (up to 2 months), 20% Non-Saccharomyces Cerevisiae; 10% neutral 500L oak
• Aging: 6 months on gross lees
• Size: 750ml
• Accolades: Vinous 91 (Neal Martin)
• Tasting Notes: Grapefruit, lime, kiwi, yellow plum, mango, citrus blossom, umami, flinty minerality, fresh salinity
• Best Paired With: Oysters, grilled fish, sushi, goat cheese, asparagus, light herb-driven dishes

A 91-point Constantia Sauvignon Blanc of remarkable craft — 42 blocks, 4am harvest, wild fermentation, and six months on lees from one of South Africa's most historic estates.

In 1968, Miljenko “Mike” Grgich went to work for Robert Mondavi as chief enologist, crafting the inaugural release of “Fumé Blanc” — an elegant, dry, oak-aged style of Sauvignon Blanc that Mondavi named after the French word for smoke. A decade later, Mike's 1973 Chardonnay famously won the Judgment of Paris, putting California wine on the world map. He went on to found Grgich Hills Estate in 1977, where he continued to champion the Fumé Blanc style as a tribute to his mentor and friend. Today, the estate farms all five of its Napa Valley vineyards organically and biodynamically.

The Grgich Hills Fumé Blanc Sauvignon Blanc 2023 375ml Half Bottle opens with striking aromas of fresh lime, lemon verbena, gooseberry, and honeysuckle. On the palate, bright citrus, tangy star fruit, and a hint of green mango are framed by deft oak and a chiseled, linear acidity that carries through to a long, mineral finish of lasting slate. Certified organic and biodynamic — a wine of precision, integrity, and genuine pleasure in a perfect half-bottle format.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Fresh lime, lemon verbena, gooseberry, and honeysuckle
• Palate: Bright citrus, star fruit, green mango, and lemongrass with deft oak
• Finish: Long, chiseled, and mineral with lasting slate and juicy citrus

Wine Details

• 100% Sauvignon Blanc — Fumé Blanc style
• Certified Organic & Biodynamic — five estate vineyards
• Napa Valley, California
• Vintage: 2023 | 375ml Half Bottle
• Pairs with: filet of sole, pork loin, seafood, light pasta

Domaine Delobel Touraine Sauvignon Blanc “Angle Droit” — Loire Valley 2024

Domaine Delobel is one of the Loire Valley’s most exciting organic estates, founded in 2013 by Benjamin Delobel in Ouchamps, on the celebrated Oisly vineyard. Working with 10 hectares of certified-organic Sauvignon Blanc — planted from mass selections to preserve old-vine complexity — Benjamin crafts wines that are, as the name “Angle Droit” (Right Angle) suggests, straight, pure, and technically precise. For fans of Sauvignon Blanc who find New Zealand styles too loud and Sancerre too expensive, this wine hits the perfect middle ground. Manual harvests at dawn, slow pneumatic pressing, stainless steel fermentation, and aging on lees deliver a wine of exceptional freshness and mineral clarity.

The nose is lively and inviting: dried hay, field grass, sliced green apple, and crabapple aromas converge in a satisfying, savory frame. On the palate, the wine washes across wet river stone with tart acidity accented by white blossom — mineral-driven, focused, and refreshingly precise. The finish is clean and lingering.

Wine Enthusiast 90 — Reggie Solomon: “This lively wine refreshes the senses. The mineral-driven palate washes across wet river stone with tart acidity accented by white blossom.”

• Producer: Domaine Delobel, Ouchamps, Touraine, Loire Valley, France
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Touraine AOC
• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Farming: Certified Organic since 2013
• Vinification: Manual harvest, pneumatic press, stainless steel, aged on lees
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Dried hay, green apple, crabapple, white blossom, wet river stone, mineral finish
• Best Paired With: Goat cheese (Selles-sur-Cher, Crottin de Chavignol), oysters, fish ceviche, grilled sea bass, fresh asparagus

Pure, precise, and organically farmed — Domaine Delobel’s “Angle Droit” is the benchmark for honest, terroir-driven Touraine Sauvignon Blanc.

The Little Sheep of France Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Tasting Notes

Aromas of ripe peach and citrus with flavors of lemon, lime, and a hint of green apple. Well-balanced acidity and a lingering hint of nectarine frame the finish — fresh, versatile, and endlessly food-friendly. Sealed with a screw cap for effortless everyday enjoyment.

Food Pairings

• Seafood: Crab cakes, grilled shrimp, or light fish dishes.
• Vegetables: Salads, avocado, green vegetables, or basil-forward dishes.
• Cheese: Fresh goat cheese or mild brie.
• Fruit-forward dishes: Mango salsa or citrus-dressed salads.

Wine Details

• Producer: The Little Sheep of France
• Country: France
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Vintage: 2025
• Style: Crisp, fresh, aromatic white
• Closure: Screw cap
• Format: 750ml

Cakebread Cellars · Sauvignon Blanc · North Coast · California · 2024

Cakebread Cellars planted Sauvignon Blanc as the very first white grape variety at their Napa Valley winery in 1972 — and it’s still thriving there today. More than five decades later, the North Coast Sauvignon Blanc remains one of California’s most reliable and food-friendly whites: sourced from North Coast vineyards and Napa Valley estate ranches in Carneros, Suscol Springs, Rutherford, and Calistoga, fermented in a variety of vessels to build complexity, and crafted for the kind of zesty, citrus-driven freshness that makes it perfect for the aperitif hour and the dinner table alike.

The 2024 growing season delivered ideal conditions — winter and spring rains, moderate summer temperatures, and an extended pre-veraison period that allowed clusters to accumulate a wealth of aromatic compounds. The wine bursts with aromas of pink grapefruit, Granny Smith apple, kiwi, honeydew, guava, and lime zest. On the palate, bright citrus and green apple meet orange sherbet and lemongrass, with hints of tropical fruit and a refreshing acidity that carries through to a balanced, lingering finish of citrus, melon, pear, and tropical notes.

• Producer: Cakebread Cellars, Rutherford, Napa Valley, California (est. 1973)
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: North Coast, California
• Vineyards: Carneros, Suscol Springs, Rutherford & Calistoga estate ranches
• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Farming: Sustainable
• Style: Dry white — citrus-driven, aromatic, refreshing
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Pink grapefruit, Granny Smith apple, kiwi, honeydew, guava, lime zest, lemongrass, orange sherbet, tropical fruit, lingering citrus finish
• Pairings: Grilled fish, poultry, pasta, salads, goat cheese, seafood, aperitif

North Coast California — Cakebread’s original white grape, still thriving since 1972. Zesty, aromatic, and built for the table.

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Christina Pickard The Wine Enthusiast 90 Points |  Appealing aromas of lime, white peach and kiwi fruit lead to a palate that's shows lovely, delicate fruit woven neatly with bright acidity, and padded by a softly pithy texture. It steers clear of the green, underripe pungency common to this style and is the better (half) for it.

Frog’s Leap has long been one of Napa Valley’s most thoughtful producers, and this Sauvignon Blanc from their Rutherford estate is a compelling argument for California’s ability to craft world-class whites. Made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc sourced from organically grown, dry-farmed vineyards, it is vinified primarily in stainless steel to preserve the grape’s natural freshness and clarity. The 2024 vintage delivers stone fruit and white flower aromatics layered with crisp citrus, mineral, and herbaceous notes — medium-bodied, elegant, and refreshingly precise, with a clean finish that speaks clearly of Rutherford’s distinctive terroir.

Expert Reviews - Vintage 2024

“The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc offers up scents of lemon confit, slate, white pepper, mint and dried herbs, all framed by a gentle kiss of French oak. Lees-stirring builds the mid-palate beautifully. A dollop of Musqué clone adds aromatic lift and presence through to the finish.” — 93 pts, Vinous

“Crisp, well balanced and medium-bodied, this herb- and citrus-scented wine tastes refreshing and clean. Good acidity supports bright lemon and lime flavors, with grass, mineral and dried herb accents.” — 92 pts, James Suckling

Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2024
Region: Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
Farming: Dry-Farmed
Bottle Size: 750ml

Daou Sauvignon Blanc — Paso Robles 2024

Daou Vineyards has become one of California’s most celebrated estates, and their Paso Robles Sauvignon Blanc is a quintessential expression of what this sun-drenched appellation does with the variety. Sourced from estate vineyards perched on the limestone-rich soils of DAOU Mountain, the 2024 vintage is bright, aromatic, and decisively refreshing — a classily structured, elegantly styled white that punches well above its price point and earned 90 points from Wine Enthusiast.

The nose is tantalizing and complex: grapefruit, pineapple, gooseberry, quince, lemongrass, acacia, and lychee with a touch of wet stone. On the palate, crisp, juicy fruit flavors burst across — lemon chiffon, key lime pie, kiwi, green apple, white nectarine, and pineapple — with a peppery kick at the tip of the sip. The finish is clean and lingering, with notes of dragon fruit, passionfruit, and citrus.

Wine Enthusiast 90 — Matt Kettmann: “Lime blossom, lemon balm, grapefruit peel and red apple aromas make for a pleasantly complex nose. Riper apple, melon and almond flavors emerge on the palate.”

• Producer: Daou Vineyards, Paso Robles, California, USA
• Vintage: 2024
• Appellation: Paso Robles AVA
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Grapefruit, pineapple, lemongrass, lychee, key lime, kiwi, passionfruit, wet stone, clean finish
• Best Paired With: Grilled fish tacos, ceviche, goat cheese, Thai green curry, summer salads

Bright, aromatic, and irresistibly refreshing — Daou’s Paso Robles Sauvignon Blanc is California sunshine in a glass.

Villa Maria — Sauvignon Blanc Private Bin Marlborough 2024 | 2-Bottle Bundle

Appellation: Marlborough, New Zealand | Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc | Format: 2 x 750ml | Save: $5.98 vs. buying individually

New Zealand’s most celebrated Sauvignon Blanc region meets one of its most trusted producers. Villa Maria’s Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is the benchmark for the style — vibrant, aromatic, and unmistakably Kiwi. Bright citrus and tropical fruit, a signature grassy lift, and a crisp, refreshing finish that makes it one of the most food-friendly whites on the shelf. Two bottles, one great price.

Tasting Notes

Zesty grapefruit, passionfruit, and fresh-cut grass on the nose. Crisp and lively on the palate with vibrant acidity and a clean, lingering finish. Serve well-chilled.

Food Pairings

Oysters, grilled fish, sushi, goat cheese, green salads, and light pasta dishes.

Tasting Notes

Dalton Fumé Blanc is supple and fruity, with bright notes of citrus and pineapple subtly balanced by a rich, smoky character from barrel aging. Fermented with wild yeast in oak casks and aged for a further four months in barrel, this is a Sauvignon Blanc of real texture and complexity — a step above the typical unoaked style.

About the Wine

Inspired by the classic Fumé Blanc style pioneered in the Loire Valley and California, Dalton's oak-aged Sauvignon Blanc from the Upper Galilee brings a Mediterranean twist to this beloved varietal. Wild yeast fermentation adds depth and character, while four months in barrel lend a subtle smokiness and creamy texture that sets it apart.

Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with grilled fish, roasted chicken, goat cheese, and mushroom dishes. Also excellent with Shabbat and holiday spreads.

Product Details

• Appellation: Upper Galilee, Israel
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc (Fumé Blanc style)
• Aging: Wild yeast fermented in oak; 4 months barrel aged
• Vintage: 2024
• Format: 750ml
• Certification: Kosher, Kosher for Passover
• Producer: Dalton Winery

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The Wine Advocate 91 Points | The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc is mineral and fresh, with almost spritzy acidity on the palate. This is all about green fruit and soft leaf herbs, gentle persuasions of white pineapple and mint and a salty Margherita character that is really quite attractive.

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This Sauvignon Blanc offers a pale yellow colour with greenish tones. It has attractive fruity aromas with a touch of peach notes. It’s a fresh wine, with a balanced natural acidity, medium structure and permanence in mouth. Ideal as an aperitif in summer time, with seafood and fish.

Expert Reviews — Vintage 2024

Wine Spectator 88 Points — A bright and tangy version, with lemon-lime flavors creating a mouthwatering style, while almond skin and fresh herb notes swirl in. Drink now.

Wine Enthusiast 87 Points — Lime and salt on the nose might bring memories of another beverage. Light tropical notes on the palate dissipate any doubts. This is a straight-forward Sauvignon Blanc from the Casablanca Valley that displays guava and ripe lemon flavors.

Winemaker Description

A medium-bodied white with aromas of green apple, papaya, lemon zest and wet stone. Fresh and clean with tangy acidity and a more mineral finish. Crafted from certified organic grapes grown in the cool-climate Casablanca Valley.

Food Pairings

• Grilled fish, shrimp ceviche, or seafood tacos
• Fresh goat cheese, light salads, or herb-forward dishes
• Sushi, Thai cuisine, or Vietnamese spring rolls
• Asparagus, green vegetables, or light pasta dishes

Product Details

• Producer: Veramonte
• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
• Appellation: Casablanca Valley, Chile
• Farming: Certified Organic
• Closure: Screwcap
• Vintage: 2024
• Format: 750ml

There's a new kind of balance in the glass — and it starts in the vineyard.

Winemaker Jessica Tomei set out to create something she couldn't find anywhere else: a wine that fits an active lifestyle without sacrificing the pleasure of a well-made pour. The result is Cupcake Lighthearted — a Sauvignon Blanc grown in sunny California vineyards, harvested early to keep sugar and alcohol naturally low, and crafted with enough care to still taste like a real wine.

At just 8% ABV, 80 calories, and less than one gram of sugar per serving, this is the bottle you reach for when you want something crisp and refreshing — without the weight. Classic Sauvignon Blanc character shines through: bright, medium-bodied, and perfectly balanced.

• 8% ABV | 80 calories per serving
• Less than 1g sugar per serving
• Grapes harvested early to minimize brix and preserve freshness
• California grown | Cupcake Vineyards

Winemaker: Jessica Tomei, Cupcake Vineyards

Critical Acclaim

• James Suckling – 92 Points | “Grapefruit, lemongrass and golden apples on the nose, alongside salted almonds. Medium-bodied, cool and mineral, with zesty and reductive undertones. Made in clay vessels.”

Tasting Notes

A racy, flavoursome Sauvignon Blanc with green pineapple, gooseberries, and quince on the nose, alongside a refreshing salinity of ocean spray and kelp. The palate delivers green citrus, lemongrass, and litchi, with an edgy textural linearity from flint and oyster shells. Cool, mineral, and utterly distinctive.

About the Wine

The Amphora Sauvignon Blanc is part of the Gabriëlskloof Range — a selection of boutique-style wines from this acclaimed Bot River estate that consistently over-deliver on quality and value. True to its name, this wine is fermented and aged in clay amphora vessels, a winemaking technique that preserves freshness and imparts a unique mineral texture without the influence of oak. The result is a Sauvignon Blanc of striking individuality and coastal character.

Food Pairing

A natural match for oysters, grilled linefish, sushi, ceviche, and fresh goat cheese. Serve well chilled.

Product Details

• Appellation: Bot River, Western Cape, South Africa
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Vessel: Clay Amphora
• Vintage: 2023
• Format: 750ml
• Producer: Gabriëlskloof

Mt. Beautiful Sauvignon Blanc — North Canterbury, New Zealand 2023

Mt. Beautiful's White Label Sauvignon Blanc is one of New Zealand's most compelling values — a Wine Spectator 91-point “Smart Buy” that punches well above its price. Sourced from certified-sustainable, estate-grown vineyards in the wild and rugged North Canterbury region, this is a Sauvignon Blanc with genuine terroir character: distinctively New Zealand in its aromatics, yet restrained and elegant in a way that sets it apart from the crowd. The winery uses minimal inputs — motorbikes instead of tractors, hand harvesting, and lush ground cover hosting parasitic wasps that naturally control pests — letting the pure expression of place come through in every bottle.

The nose delivers an enticing medley of passionfruit, cut grass, tomato leaf, and blackcurrant, with honeysuckle, toasted green tea, and a savory accent of Himalayan sea salt. On the palate, dried apricot, tangerine, and ripe melon fill out a beautifully creamy mid-palate, while elegant acidity carries through to a long, persistent finish with a touch of vetiver.

Wine Spectator 91 “Smart Buy” — “Offers honeysuckle and toasted green tea, plus a savory accent of Himalayan sea salt, with dried apricot, tangerine and ripe melon details. A touch of vetiver lingers on the finish.”

• Producer: Mt. Beautiful, North Canterbury, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2023
• Appellation: North Canterbury, New Zealand
• Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
• Farming: Certified Sustainable
• Vinification: Estate-grown, hand harvested
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Passionfruit, cut grass, tomato leaf, blackcurrant, honeysuckle, green tea, sea salt, dried apricot, tangerine, vetiver
• Best Paired With: Grilled fish, oysters, goat cheese, asparagus, Thai cuisine, light salads

A 91-point Smart Buy from one of New Zealand’s most exciting sustainable estates — Mt. Beautiful delivers every time.

Expert Review - Vintage 2024

The 2024 Frog's Leap Sauvignon Blanc is a highly-regarded, organic, and dry-farmed Napa Valley white, noted for its bright citrus (lemon/lime), stone fruit, and mineral-driven profile. It is crisp, medium-bodied, and fermented in stainless steel for a refreshing finish, often showing, notes of white peach, sage, and tomato leaf.

Ken Forrester Reserve Sauvignon Blanc — Stellenbosch, South Africa 2022

Ken Forrester is one of South Africa's most celebrated winemakers — a passionate advocate for Chenin Blanc and the broader potential of Stellenbosch as a world-class wine region. His Stellenbosch farm, situated on the cool slopes of the Helderberg, benefits from the maritime influence of False Bay and long, slow ripening conditions that produce wines of genuine complexity and freshness. The Reserve Sauvignon Blanc is crafted from grapes grown in this cool-climate environment, where extended hang time allows the fruit to develop layered aromatic character while retaining the brisk, mineral-driven acidity that defines the style.

The nose shows lovely complexity: a mix of tangy grassy notes and fig leaf intertwined with peach and nectarine nuances — aromatic, fresh, and inviting. On the palate, brisk acidity and minerality take center stage, a direct reflection of the long hang time in this cool coastal region. Clean, focused, and refreshing — a Sauvignon Blanc that is equally at home at the aperitivo hour or at the table.

"Lovely complexity with a mix of tangy grassy notes, fig leaf, peach and nectarine nuances. Brisk acidity with minerality on the palate — typical of the long hang time in our cool region." — Ken Forrester, Winemaker

• Producer: Ken Forrester Wines, Stellenbosch, South Africa
• Vintage: 2022
• Appellation: Stellenbosch, South Africa
• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Grassy, fig leaf, peach, nectarine, brisk acidity, mineral finish
• Style: Light-bodied, crisp, aromatic
• Drink: Now through 2025
• Best Paired With: Grilled fish, chicken, seafood pasta, goat cheese, light salads, aperitivo

Cool-climate Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc at its most expressive — Ken Forrester Reserve is fresh, mineral, and made for the table.

Winemaker Description

The Domaine Uby No. 3 Côtes de Gascogne Colombard Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is the ultimate wine for sharing and everyday pleasure. A blend of Colombard and Sauvignon Blanc from the sun-drenched vineyards of Southwest France, No. 3 has a drier, crisper character than the off-dry No. 4, with an equally intense and aromatic profile. Fresh, lively, and exceptionally food-friendly — the ideal aperitif at an outstanding price.

Pairing Suggestions

• Aperitif: Perfect on its own, well chilled, before any meal.
• Seafood: Oysters, grilled white fish, shrimp, or a light ceviche.
• Light dishes: Goat cheese, summer salads, or charcuterie boards.

Winemaker Description

Our Sauvignon Blanc has brilliant clarity and offers subtle aromas of lemon, kiwi and herbaceous notes. This medium-bodied wine is filled with grapefruit and citrus flavors and ends with a crisp, refreshing finish.

67Wine Buyer's Note

Bart Hopkins, White Wine Buyer — 67Wine
A beautifully perfumed Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc offering delightful drinking enjoyment. The nose alone is worth the price of admission — aromas of passion fruit, white peach, kiwi, garden herbs, and pink grapefruit provide a welcoming introduction. In the mouth, the flavors cascade effortlessly with fleshy extravagance and a long, fruit-filled finish.

Food Pairings

Perfect with an assortment of cheeses, fresh salads, seafood, and vegetables. A versatile warm-weather white that works equally well as an aperitif.

Product Details

• Producer: Hans Greyl
• Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
• Vintage: 2023
• Style: Crisp, aromatic, fruit-forward dry white
• Format: 750ml

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Pale straw with green hues. A lifted nose showing refreshing herbal notes, snow pea, melon, and fresh guava. Light-bodied and refreshing with typical Marlborough flavors of passion fruit, gooseberry, and grapefruit. A pleasing herbaceous thread leads to a long, lingering finish. Enjoy with seafood, chicken served over grilled vegetables/salad or simply on its own.

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Washington State. On the nose, a delicate scent of jasmine intertwines with a crisp aroma of green apple. On the palate, lemon peel offers a bright and zesty burst of citrus complemented by the presence of wet stone, and the subtle and refreshing taste of lemongrass, infusing the wine with a hint of herbal freshness. With its fuller body and lengthy finish, this wine is perfect for those seeking a Sauvignon Blanc with depth and balance.

RouteStock · Sauvignon Blanc · Napa Valley · California · 2024

RouteStock is the fine wine project of Wilson Daniels, Napa’s storied importer — and it is built on a simple premise: take the best varietals and source them from the best appellations. For Sauvignon Blanc, that means Napa Valley, specifically the cooler southern end of the valley where the San Pablo Bay breezes keep temperatures in check and preserve the grape’s natural aromatic lift. Now in its ninth consecutive vintage from the same two growers in Carneros and Rutherford, RouteStock Sauvignon Blanc is a wine of genuine complexity — triple-fermented across stainless steel, concrete egg, and neutral French oak — that consistently over-delivers at its price point.

The 2024 is bright and expressive, with high-toned aromas of wild thyme, sage, cantaloupe rind, hay, and ruby red grapefruit. On the palate, it is racy and crisp yet surprisingly deep — cantaloupe, pear, sage, and fig coat the mouth with texture and length. The concrete egg and neutral oak add amplitude without obscuring the wine’s essential freshness. A wine equally at home on the back porch or at the dinner table.

• Producer: RouteStock (Wilson Daniels, Napa, CA)
• Vintage: 2024 (9th consecutive vintage)
• Appellation: Napa Valley, California
• Vineyards: Carneros & Rutherford
• Varietals: 98% Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Sémillon
• Farming: Sustainable
• Vinification: Triple fermentation — 70% neutral French oak, 15% concrete egg, 15% stainless steel; aged on gross lees
• Alcohol: 13.5% | TA: 6.8 g/L | pH: 3.31
• Closure: Screwcap
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Wild thyme, sage, cantaloupe rind, ruby red grapefruit, pear, fig, hay
• Pairings: Grilled fish, goat cheese, herb-roasted chicken, summer salads, seafood pasta

Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc — triple-fermented, sustainably grown, and built to over-deliver. Nine vintages of consistency from Wilson Daniels.

Expert Review — Vintage 2024

Wine Advocate — 94 Points | The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc L’Après-Midi contains 6% Sémillon. Matured in around 15% new French oak and bottled the spring after harvest. Continually unfurling scents of flint, white peach, tarragon, lemongrass, graham cracker, chamomile, and honey. The full-bodied palate bursts with layers of flinty stone and citrus fruit, lifted by a silky texture, succulent acidity, and a long, perfumed finish.

Winemaker Description

L’Après-Midi (The Afternoon) was named in honor of the pleasures of a slow and lazy afternoon — which, according to Sir Peter, is a good time to start enjoying this wine. One of two estate-grown Sauvignon Blanc/Sémillon blends, the grapes are grown alongside the red Bordeaux varietals within Les Pavots Vineyard, benefiting from steep slopes, excellent drainage, and cool air at altitude.

Whole-cluster-pressed and naturally fermented in barrel, forgoing malolactic fermentation to preserve the fruity and zesty character of the Sauvignon Blanc. Predominantly Sauvignon Blanc with just a touch of Sémillon.

• Producer: Peter Michael Winery
• Appellation: Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California
• Blend: 94% Sauvignon Blanc, 6% Sémillon
• Vineyard: Les Pavots Estate
• Aging: 15% new French oak, no malolactic fermentation
• Vintage: 2024
• Format: 750ml