91 Points - James Melendez. An exceptional organic sparkling wine that puts many champagnes in its shadow. This excellent Organic Crémant de Loire has been aged for a minimum of 12 months to obtain maximum aromatics and complexity. The first nose is delicate and very fresh, then it is more expressive through a small biscuit tip after aeration. We find this in the mouth within a compact texture, built by the time on slats, illustrated by small and delicate bubbles and supported by aromas of fresh

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 Sau

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

This exquisite Chenin Blanc is the fruit of a solitary hilltop vineyard nestled in the Polkadraai Hills, celebrated for its exceptional Chenin Blanc. Here, ancient vines flourish in rocky granite soils, caressed by the invigorating Cape South Easter winds, resulting in a Chenin Blanc that is not merely a wine but a vivid, mouthwatering revelation, brimming with vitality and charm. Tasting Note This vintage open in body and tight in texture: kelp, citrus creams and apples jump forth. The palate i

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

The appellation of Vouvray in the Loire Valley is devoted to Chenin Blanc in all of its glory, producing wines from dry to lusciously sweet, still to sparkling. This beautiful Vouvray Méthode Traditionnelle is a stunning aperitif and dessert sparkler, from a small family run Domaine dedicated to all things Chenin Blanc. About the Producer Created in 1988 by Alain Le Capitaine, the estate had only 0.25 ha of vines planted in the family garden. Over time the estate grew, and in 1995, Christophe Le

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

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

Quincy, the second appellation established in France (1936) and the first in the Loire Valley, has gained recognition for its exclusively Sauvignon Blanc white wines which are are renowned for their characteristic crispness and dryness. One of the best domaines in Quincy, Yves Lestourgie, who gave up cereal farming 20 years ago to make Quincy is also currently president of the Quincy growers’ association. Vivino Rating: 4.0 (May 2024) Taste Aromatic, with citrus, pepper and floral notes, the pal

This exquisite Sauvignon Blanc from Kaalvoet Meisie in South Africa is truly a gem. It captures the same mineral essence found in more famous European counterparts such as Sancerre, yet comes at a much more budget-friendly cost. With its vibrant clarity, this wine presents a harmonious blend of crisp green apple and captivating fynbos spice, all enveloped in a refreshing natural quality. If you or your friends enjoy Sauvignon Blancs akin to Sancerre, this bottle is sure to leave a lasting impres

Made from 30 year old Chenin vines, Domaine Gilles Gaudron Vouvray Les Vaux Louis Sec is rich and juicy on the palate with notes of pear and quince enhanced by an intense chalky minerality. About the Producer In 1993, Gilles Gaudron, the fourth generation of the family, assumed control of the family domaine. The estate comprises 50 distinct, small parcels of vineyards, spread over 27 hectares of limestone-clay soils. The vines are closely spaced and trained in the goblet style, with the majority

Ken Forrester Wines The FMC is a premium Chenin Blanc wine produced by Ken Forrester Vineyards in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The FMC stands for "Forrester Meinert Chenin", named after the winemaking partnership between Ken Forrester and Martin Meinert. This wine is made from old vines of Chenin Blanc, which are known for producing high-quality and intense flavours. The FMC is a complex and richly textured wine that exudes aromas of apricot, honey, and roasted almonds. On the palate, it boasts f

91 Points - Greg Sherwood MW. From a small plot planted in 1986 at 230 meters above sea level, the different soil types contribute to the complexity and many facets of this wine. The Moordernaarskloof (Murderers Gorge) Chenin Blanc has delicate scents of wild flowers and fruit, especially Cape Honeysuckle, white peaches, and pineapples, with an underlying minerality. The palate fully matches the nose with a creamy sensation and a texture that combines elegance and intensity, along with concentra

93 Points - Tim Atkin MW.  “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. Vivino Rating: 4.3 (Feb 2024) W

97 Points - Halliday Wine Companion / Halliday 5 Red Star Winery. Featured in Matthew Jukes 100 Best Australian Wines, while also receiving a score of 97/100 from the Halliday Wine Companion. Briar Ridge's Single Vineyard wines are produced in very limited quantities from their unique 'Dairy Hill' vineyard block, only when vintage conditions have yielded the highest standard of fruit quality. Pure Semillon fruit aromas of Kaffir lime leaf and lemongrass, a crisp refreshing palate of citrus fruit

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

93 Points - Tastings.com. Selected for the inaugural Appellation Marlborough Wine Annual Collection 2022, the Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc is a classical Marlborough Sauvignon. Concentrated yet elegant with flavour density and a lingering, precise finish. Sam Kim from Wine Orbit rated this vintage as 94/100 and described it as "Wonderfully fruited and fresh on the nose showing Granny Smith apple, nettle, lime zest and white floral aromas, it's intensely flavoursome on the palate offering excellen

90 Points - vwWine. The vines of Lamothe-Bouscaut thrive in the vicinity of the Garonne River, where they have flourished for an average of 35 years, rooted in deep clay soils with a limestone base. Nestled 200 meters above sea level, these vineyards boast a composition of 20% Semillon and 80% Sauvignon Blanc. Exhibiting a pale gold hue, the wine offers a fragrant bouquet that combines notes of asparagus, acacia, lemon, and toast. On the palate, it unfolds with opulent richness and a creamy text

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

“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. Vivino Rating: 4.4 (Feb 2024) Wine Press Ratings 93 Points

The 2020 AVETA Sauvignon Blanc offers fragrant aromas of stone fruit, papaya, tangerine, lemongrass and a hint of fresh grass. The wine has a flavourful and lively mouthfeel, racy acidity and a lingering aftertaste of citrus and honey. Vivino Rating: 4.2 (July 2024) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points (2019) - 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 layer

92 Points - New Zealand Wine Rater. A delicate and fragrant Sauvignon Blanc from a producer who carefully select fruit from Marlborough's top organic single vineyards to produce wines of great elegance and complexity. Aromas of lime skin, green apple, cut grass, gunflint, lemongrass and garden herbs. Taut, fresh, lively palate with herbal, spicy capsicum flavours with good intensity and a rapier-like thrust of saline acidity at the finish. Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - New Zealand Wine Rater (2

Dornier is a family owned winery situated in The Golden Triangle area of the upper Blaauwklippen Valley Stellenbosch and their Cocoa Hill Sauvignon Blanc is made from grapes from the Stellenbosch and Elgin areas. Intense aromas of gooseberry, ripe passion fruit and lime. The mouthfeel is lively with tastes of green melon and lemon with a lingering aftertaste. Taste Made from grapes from the Stellenbosch and Elgin areas. The wine has an attractive green tinge in the glass with intense aromas of g

This classy award winning white Bordeaux showcases the unique terroir of the tiny commune of Cerons. The château itself is an old vineyard charterhouse built at the beginning of the 18th-century on a terrace overlooking the Garonne. The dominant Semillon brings richness and tropical fruit flavours along with a smooth texture. The Sauvignon Blanc and Gris bring vivacity, minerality, classic citrus and floral aromas to the blend. The wines are magnificent, colourful, fruity and concentrated. Colou