Sauvignon Blanc Wine

Wine Enthusiast, 95 points: From the beautiful, historic site planted to some of the oldest vines of the variety in Northern California, this delicious white explodes in juicy green apple and an intensity of fresh-squeezed lemon. That succulence...

Decanter, 94 points: A harmonious and balanced style with a high level of fruit concentration on the silken mid-palate. A more restrained style than you might anticipate from New Zealand, but this is the windy Wairarapa providing its own...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: Sourced from two vineyards near Renwick, the 2017 Cru Wairau Sauvignon Blanc comes from vines averaging 25 years old. It's mainly tank aged but kept on lees and released in April following the vintage. This medium to...

Wine Spectator, 90 points: Vivid and distinctive, with passion fruit, lime and Meyer lemon flavors that mingle with details of honeysuckle and lemon thyme, finding harmony on the refreshing finish. Drink now. 7,845 cases made. — MW

Wine Spectator, 93 points: Aromatic and distinctive, with rich notes of honeycomb, coconut oil and lanolin that give way to fresh apricot and mango flavors, freshened by a crisp jolt of acidity akin to a squeeze of lime juice. Despite the lush...

Wine Spectator, 90 points: Smooth and succulent, offering ripe pear, yellow apple and peach flavors that are bright and crisp on a juicy frame, with a hint of Key lime pie lingering. Drink now. – MW

Vinous, 93 points: Tenuta dell'Ornellaia's 2014 Poggio alle Gazze is bright, focused and finely cut. Lemon peel, white flowers, chalk, sage and mint are beautifully delineated. The cool, late vintage produced an unusually acid-driven...

jamessuckling.com, 90 points: A sauvignon blanc with pretty density and undertones of attractive dried peaches and light oranges. Medium body and a fresh finish. Screw cap. Drink now.

Vinous, 91 points: Glistening green-tinged straw. Bright and focused on the nose, displaying fresh grapefruit, honeysuckle and mineral scents, along with habanero and succulent herb nuances in the background. Dry and nervy in style...

Wine Enthusiast, 93 points: This white represents 100% organically grown estate grapes, blending in 11% Sauvignon Gris and 8% Sémillon. Lively in lemon rind, melon, peach and grapefruit, it has a stony minerality that gives it an edge of complexity...