This is the 40th vintage of a total classic from Marlborough, and it definitely delivers. It kicks off with fresh citrus, lime leaf, and a little hibiscus on the nose—nothing too over-the-top, just really crisp and inviting. On the palate, it's zesty and juicy with notes of passionfruit, grapefruit, and a touch of salty minerality that keeps it super refreshing.
It’s a great match for seafood (think oysters, sashimi, or mussels), salads, or anything with a squeeze of lemon. Screw cap, 13.5% ABV, and drinking beautifully now—though it’ll hold up for up to 10 years if you're into cellaring.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 92
Published: Nov 7, 2024

Consistently delicious with sliced-apple, gooseberry and lime character. Some grass too. Medium body, creamy texture and a fresh finish. Fortieth vintage of this wine. Drink now. Screw cap.

Cloudybay.com 

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc put New Zealand on the map with its captivating flavour. This, the 40th Vintage of our Sauvignon Blanc is mouthwateringly intense, revealing notes of makrut lime, hibiscus and pink grapefruit.

Sauvignon Blanc 2024 taste description
Quite restrained on the nose and less tropical than previous vintages. It unfurls in the glass to reveal profound and attractive notes of citrus, lime leaf, apricot
and orange blossom. The palate shows mouthwatering intensity, with subtle-but-juicy passionfruit notes melding with those of citrus, white stone fruit, makrut lime, pink peppercorn, hibiscus and pink grapefruit. Throughout, there is a freshening saline edge and a fresh-squeezed lemon acidity that carries a long, concentrated and complex finish.

Enjoy with
Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is a natural match for almost any seafood. Some of our favourites at the winery include tempura oysters, locally-caught sashimi, and steamed mussels with garlic, citrus and parsley. It’s also a great match for green salads and goats’ cheese. A hint from us: if it goes with lemon, it goes with Sauvignon Blanc.

For consumption: 8-10°C / 46-50 F
Cellaring potential: Drinking now, but would age at least 10 years
Bottling: 2024
Alcohol percentage: 13,5