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Why you’ll love our 2025 Reserve Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Published 12 January 2026

A refined expression of Marlborough’s renowned Wairau Valley, 2025 is and a standout year for this much-loved release.

A classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, our Reserve Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc is bursting with heady aromas of passionfruit, blackcurrants and wild fennel.

 

The 2025 Marlborough vintage produced wines of real character, with Sauvignon Blanc showing vibrancy, expressiveness and a hallmark sense of purity. The resulting 2025 Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc reveals a palate layered with vibrant citrus and ripe herbal notes, finishing with fresh, juicy acidity.

 

Don’t just take our word for it – the 2025 Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc has secured multiple gold medals in competitions, while influential wine critics including Bob Campbell, James Suckling and Cameron Douglas have scored the wine highly.

 

 

“Tangy acidity balanced by fruit sweetness creating an exquisite sweet/sour tension”

93 points

Bob Campbell

“Juicy, citrusy and lively, with a flavourful finish”

91 points

James Suckling

“Crisp and dry, saline and fresh, plenty of fruit power and fine lees moments adding texture and length”

93 Points

Cameron Douglas

Classically

Marlborough

Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc is part of our Reserve range, made from select fruit parcels to produce the ultimate expression of varietal and region.

 

Only made in the best vintages – the 2024 Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc also received a 91 from James Suckling and a 90 from Erin Larkin – this is an exceptional choice for those looking for a quintessential Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

 

Perfect for special occasions or celebrations, or when you simply want to treat yourself.

Perfect pairing

Recipe

For an easy but impressive paired meal, our winemakers recommend serving Wairau Valley Sauvignon Blanc with grilled snapper, accompanied by a fresh salad of rocket, goat cheese and pine nuts.

 

Or other classic combinations include…

 

Fresh seafood – Sauvignon Blanc is ideal with a range of seafood, from oysters through to shrimp cocktails, seared scallops and grilled fish.

 

Simple salads – the herbaceous notes in Sauvignon Blanc work wonderfully with crisp, herby salads.

 

Charcuterie board – the versatility of Sauvignon Blanc makes it a fabulous companion to a cheese platter or fully loaded charcuterie board. Don’t forget to add a creamy goat cheese for the ultimate pairing.

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