Meinert Wines produces a small and personalised range of wines in limited quantities from both the hillside Devon Crest vineyard outside Stellenbosch as well as a number of vineyard sites across the Cape Winelands. Their Meinert Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from the cool climate region of Elgin, an area also renown for apples and pears. With a touch of Semillion in the blend (5%) this is a serious Sauvignon, beautifully textured from the extended maturation whilst retaining the complex and fresh a

The Schoenenbourg Grand Cru vineyards have earned their place among INAO's top 51 terroirs in Alsace, renowned for yielding wines that strike a balance between power and elegance whilst exhibiting an interplay of richness, complexity, and pronounced minerality. Established in 1785 by Thomas Rentz, the legacy continues with Catherine and Patrick, who steadfastly uphold environmentally responsible winemaking practices, proudly holding HVE (High Environmental Value) certification. Using manual harv

The great Sauvignon Blancs from Pouilly-Fumé are known (much like their neighbours in Sancerre, Menetou-Salon and Quincy) for their complex minerality and the richness of facets that their respective micro-terroir brings with them. But while the wine prices on the Loire are skyrocketing in many places, this first-class Pouilly-Fumé from the young Domaine de la Croisée stands out as one to follow. Tasting Note The bouquet offers scents of white fruits, chamomile, and freshly mowed grass. Creamy o

The Frissant family have been making wine on this 27 hectare vineyard for 8 generations. Spanning 5 different locations and 2 distinct soils structures. This diversity of terroirs allows Xavier to match each grape variety with its perfect growing conditions to produce wines of complexity, and a real expression of the land that they are from. Sourced from the lieux-dits of Les Pentes and Les Hauts Noyers this Touraine Sauvignon Blanc has the balance and minerality of many Sancerre's but for a fra

Gold Medal - Gilbert et Gaillard. This multi award winning Sancerre is a made blend of the best parcels of Sauvignon the Domaine has to offer. On the palate, a fresh, strong, airy style which is seduced by the purity and intensity of the fruit. Beautiful pale clear yellow colour, delicate aromas of white flowers, also developing a citrus tone. This classic Sancerre, made from old vines (over 30 years), is a fabulous seafood accompaniment. A true premium Sancerre. Wine Press / Awards GOLD MEDAL -

Jean Baptiste Bonnigal and Stéphane Bodet, best friends who jointly assumed control in 2015 utilise their expertise acquired in New Zealand and Bordeaux, crafting wines that embody both precision and purity while embracing organic and biodynamic practices. The Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, aged on the lees for 3 months, displays a pale yellow hue with hints of gold. It reveals a captivating bouquet of citrus fruits, including lemon and grapefruit, complemented by delightful floral notes on the finis

90 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Menetou-Salon Morogues is a specific appellation within the larger Menetou-Salon wine region in the Loire Valley known for producing exceptional white wines made primarily from Sauvignon Blanc. This cuvee combines seven plots situated on the elevated slopes of the Morogues appellation, and captures the essence of its unique geography. With a climate characterised by cold yet sunny conditions, and soil rich in Kimmeridgian marl, it presents a wine with an understated

91 Points - Wine Enthusiast. Reuilly wine is produced in a small appellation situated near the town of Bourges, distinct from the main Loire Valley wine region. Reuilly lies along the Cher River, a tributary of the Loire, and it has been steadily growing in prominence since its establishment in September 1937. Alongside neighbouring appellations like Menetou-Salon and Quincy, Reuilly offers a more budget-friendly option compared to the renowned names of the area, such as Sancerre. A wine to look

A very pleasant wine with floral and tropical fruits with a lovely aromatic finish.  Tasting Note Bright straw yellow colour, even very intense, with nuances of greenish yellow, it has an elegant, intense nose, with aromas of hawthorn and acacia blossoms that give way to a fruity weave of citrons, mandarins and tropical fruit. About the Producer The property, which lies about 6 km from the Ionian coast, also includes a manor house called “Masseria” dating back to the early 1900s, a typical compl

The L5 Block is situated in a very exposed area right on the coastline of Yealands Seaview Vineyard, Awatere Valley. The clean, ripe fruit picked from was de-stemmed, chilled and gently pressed off to settle in a small stainless steel tank for 48 hours. The clear juice was racked off and warmed before being inoculated with yeast selected for achieving pure fruit expression. Taste The L5 Block is situated in a very exposed area right on the coastline of our Seaview Vineyard. It is the coolest, mo

92 Points - Cellar Tracker . “I don’t think there’s a Sauvignon Blanc out there with the complex array of aromatics and unique flavors offered up by this stellar super-Sauv….Fully barrel fermented in French oak and on the lees for six months. Scents of salted butterscotch, peach blossom, just-mowed grass and pineapple fill the air. Developed flavors of jasmine-soaked pears and honeyed tangerine are mesmerizing – and the acidity pulls it all together.” Meridith May. Wine Press Ratings 92 Points

A perfect example of classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, dry, tangy with green pepper, lime zest, gooseberry and subtle tropical fruit and passionfruit flavours. Ruud Maasdam founded Staete Landt in 1998 with the vision of making intensely flavoured, complex and 100% estate grown wines from their 21 hectare vineyard on the ‘Golden Mile’ in Rapaura Marlborough. The Staete Landt Vineyard was designed to produce single vineyard, hand made wines with complexity through thorough use of clone, rootst

90 Points / Silver Medal - Decanter World Wine Awards. The L5 Block is situated in a very exposed area right on the coastline of Yealands Seaview Vineyard, Awatere Valley. It is the coolest, most extreme site on the vineyard and the subsequent wine reflects this terroir - mineral, salty, crushed oyster shell and wet stone are just a few of the flavours that characterise this unique wine. The ripe fruit was de-stemmed, chilled and gently pressed off to settle in a small stainless steel tank for 4

Yealands Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is from their Seaview vineyard in the Awatere Valley which is exposed to some of the toughest growing conditions in Marlborough; high sunshine and wind, cool nights and low rainfall which produces a smaller, thicker skinned berry with intense fruit flavours. This wine is a blend of three different blocks on the property, each uniquely contributing to the expressive nature of the wine.  Taste Abundant flavours of snow pea, passionfruit and blackcurrant lea

Bodegas Santa Ana was founded in 1891 by Don Luis Tirasso, who was a pioneer in the viticulture development in Argentina. This Reserve Viognier is from high-quality vineyard sites planted with low yielding vines that are harvested by hand. Santa Ana Viognier Reserve has a bright golden colour with green hues. Aromas of stone fruits with an alluring complexity of toasted bread and vanilla notes. Rich and full palate with a hint of sweetness balanced by a racy acidity on the finish. A rich, full b

A blend of 70% Viognier and 30% Grenache blanc, this Côtes du Rhône Blanc is a delightfully fresh and food friendly wine with plenty of ripe stone fruit character. Pale golden colour with aromas of peach and cherry plum, this is a fruity wine with hints of marzipan and vanilla aroma gently oaked. With a smooth palate and a very soft attack that give a good length. Serve not too chilled at 12 to 14°C and try with Goats cheese or Comté. This organic wine is incredibly delicious! Taste Winemakers t

92 Points - Natalie Maclean. "Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Aveta 2019 Sauvignon Blanc is fresh and zesty with white florals, stone fruit and fresh melon aromas on the nose. This SB is dry, medium-bodied and layered with ripe melon, stone fruit, fine herb, lemon zest, grassy and flinty mineral flavours that linger on the palate." Taste The 2019 AVETA Sauvignon Blanc is fragrant and expressive with aromas of grapefruit, green papaya and lemongrass with a hint of tangerine. The wine has a round, flavou

96 Points - New Zealand Wine Rater. Gravestone 2019 is a blend of 78% Sauvignon blanc and 22% Semillon. "Complex, vinous and Bordeaux-like on the nose with gooseberry, capsicum, lime skin, herb-garden and smoky/savoury notes. Rich, textural and weighty on the palate with concentration and power that lasts through to it's delicious bone dry finish." This is a blended white wine that oozes sophistication with a touch of lime, fresh pear, honeysuckle and a hint of orange marmalade leading towards a

90 Points - Decanter - This delicious NZ Sauvignon Blanc is made from grapes sourced from the three premium Wairau Valley sub-regions, each selected for the distinct characteristic each location brings to the wine. The cool climate enables a long, slow ripening period for the fruit, resulting in intensified flavours and a wonderful naturally crisp acidity. Citrus, grapefruit and peach on the nose, the palate is a wonderful mix of gooseberry, passionfruit and melon. This is a must try for any Sa

90 Points - Cellar Tracker. "Wonderfully fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows crunchy apple, white flesh nectarine, sweet basil and lime peel aromas on the nose. The palate displays excellent weight and fruit intensity together with fine texture and bright acidity, leading to a lengthy delectable finish." Taste Gentle leafy tones shadow vibrant passion fruit notes on the nose. Medium-bodied, fresh and clean, with typical Wairau tropical fruit flavours and a crisp, citrusy finish. About the Pr

Dry in style showing lovely ripe fruit and a subtle texture from a small portion of barrel fermentation. The cooler climate of Central Otago allows the wine to maintain a refreshing acidity and great length on the palate. Bright fresh aromatics of elderflower, lemon zest and pear compliment an elegant and soft palate with fine texture and layers of ripe citrus and Central Otago stone fruit. Taste Bright fresh aromatics of elderflower, lemon zest and pear compliment an elegant and soft palate wit

GOLD MEDAL : CONCOURS DES FEMINALISE - FRANCE 2019 - A multi-award winning Pouilly-Fumé made from old vines: average age of the vines is around 30 years. Pale yellow colour, with typical Pouilly-Fumé aromas of flint with a hint of white fruit, exotic and citrus fruits. A wonderfully well balanced, fresh and aromatic wine.  Typical aroma of flint with a hint of white fruit. On the palate a pure and strong dry wine, where the individual aromas are expressed. As good as they get !!!  About the Prod

L’Ostal ‘‘Blanc’’ is a beautiful illustration of a refined Languedoc white wine, expressing the subtle and elegant aromas characteristic of the Chardonnay grape variety, found in southern France, in the Pays d’Oc region It has a beautiful yellow robe revealing subtle hues of gold. The nose is expressive, unveiling notes of peach, apricot and lychee, mixed with pastry aromas of fresh brioche and orange blossom. On the palate, it is an aromatic revelation marked by a great freshness and the intens

Meinert Wines produces a small and personalised range of wines in limited quantities from both the hillside Devon Crest vineyard outside Stellenbosch as well as a number of vineyard sites across the Cape Winelands. Their Meinert Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from the cool climate region of Elgin, an area also renown for apples and pears. With a touch of Semillion in the blend (5%) this is a serious Sauvignon, beautifully textured from the extended maturation whilst retaining the complex and fresh a