Collection: Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc is one of the world’s most refreshing and expressive white wine styles, known for bright acidity, citrus freshness and vibrant aromatics. From crisp Loire Valley classics and mineral coastal wines to fuller New World styles, this collection focuses on Sauvignon Blanc with balance, freshness and character.

Sauvignon Blanc is one of the world’s most recognisable and widely loved white grape varieties, celebrated for its freshness, bright acidity and highly expressive aromatics. Grown across both Old World and New World wine regions, Sauvignon Blanc can range from lean, mineral and citrus-driven styles to more tropical, textured and intensely aromatic expressions depending on climate, soil and winemaking approach.

The grape is particularly associated with the Loire Valley in France, where regions like Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé produce mineral, elegant wines shaped by limestone and flint soils. In New Zealand, especially Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc became internationally famous for vibrant passionfruit, gooseberry and tropical fruit character, while regions across Austria, South Africa, Chile and coastal Europe continue to produce increasingly distinctive styles.

Our Sauvignon Blanc range focuses on expressive growers producing wines with freshness, balance and regional identity, from crisp mineral Loire Valley wines and saline coastal whites to more aromatic New World bottlings and lower-intervention expressions. Alongside classic examples, the collection also includes producers working organically and biodynamically with a focus on purity, texture and vineyard character.

Expect flavours of citrus, gooseberry, green apple, passionfruit, herbs and mineral freshness alongside wines that pair brilliantly with seafood, salads, goat’s cheese and lighter dishes. Whether you prefer sharper mineral Sauvignon Blanc or softer fruit-forward styles, this remains one of the most versatile and consistently refreshing white wine categories in the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sauvignon Blanc taste like?

Sauvignon Blanc is typically fresh, aromatic and high in acidity, with flavours ranging from citrus, gooseberry and green apple to passionfruit, herbs and tropical fruit depending on where it is grown.

What is the difference between Sancerre and New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc?

Sancerre and Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc tend to be more mineral, restrained and citrus-driven, while New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is often more intensely aromatic with stronger tropical fruit and gooseberry flavours.

Is Sauvignon Blanc dry or sweet?

Most Sauvignon Blanc is made in a dry style with crisp acidity and little residual sugar, though some producers make softer or slightly off-dry versions.

What food pairs well with Sauvignon Blanc?

Sauvignon Blanc pairs especially well with seafood, salads, goat’s cheese, asparagus, fresh herbs and lighter Mediterranean-style dishes thanks to its acidity and freshness.

Should Sauvignon Blanc be chilled?

Yes. Sauvignon Blanc is best served well chilled, usually around 7–10°C, to highlight its freshness, aromatics and acidity.