DOG POINT SECTION 94 SAUVIGNON BLANC 2021

Cellar Release of this Iconic Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc

Product Code: 5540
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough
Sub Region: Southern Valleys
Style: White
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Producer: Dog Point Vineyard

Closure: Cork
Unit: Each
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 14.5%
Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Natural: Certified Organic

$46.99

Cellar Release of this Iconic Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc

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A fuller bodied, textural style of Sauvignon Blanc. This single vineyard parcel is situated within the Dog Point Vineyard, using the same low cropping level from vines planted in 1992. Fruit is hand-picked, whole bunch pressed and fermented and aged in older French oak barrels. Bottled without fining.

Winery notes (2021 Vintage)
"Gravels, smoke and flint wash over a ripe grapefruit and citrus spectrum of fruit characters. Orange blossom and daphne also complement the citrus core, along with toast and oatmeal characters from the long elevage in barrel. Powerful and intensely flavoured, bursting with fresh grapefruit. A breadth of textures build on the midpalate, with grapefruit pith and a rich creaminess from lees aging. The wines taught structure cleanses the palate and carries flavours to the long finish.

Hand picked and whole bunch pressed to tank for 24 hours of settling prior to eighteen months fermentation and aging in mostly older French Oak barrels. 100% natural ferment. Bottled without fining and only minimal filtration."

95/100 Erin Larkin, RobertParker.com, Wine Advocate, June 2026 (2021 Vintage)
"The 2021 Section 94, matured in French oak barrels, typically packs a more overt punch than the estate Sauvignon Blanc tasted alongside. Here, the wine is complex and nuanced, with layers of crushed and salted nuts, curry leaf, saline acidity and edamame. This is a very, very good wine, Fumé in style."

Rated Outstanding & 95/100 Cameron Douglas MS, December 2025 (2021 Vintage)
"I last tasted this wine [formally] back in October 2021, it was then and is still today a fantastic wine. A complete wine with a fine balance and complexity between the ripeness of fruit framed by the use of lees and judicious use of oak for fermenting and some ageing. Flavours of cape gooseberry and orange melon, some peach and dried herb qualities. Delicious, still fresh and lengthy. Best drinking from day of purchase through 2030+."

95/100 JamesSuckling.com (2021 Vintage)
"This is a beautiful and complex wine with sliced apples, lemons, bread dough and salted pie crust. Some grass. Always subtle and complex yet shows intensity. Medium body. Lovely acid balance and an excellent finish. White pepper. Dry. Always excellent."

93+/100 Mike Bennie, The Wine Front, August 2026 (2021 Vintage)
"It’s very flinty and puffed up with smoky, slatey mineral notes, a little glossy nuttiness, some soft nougat elements, vanilla cream, lemon curd and a good dose of lime and just ripe pineapple – palate and bouquet meet on these words. It’s more flint in the bouquet, the palate softer, more savoury and plush than expected. Almost a whisper of chardonnay-esque things to taste. It’s a distinctly interesting and layered wine, though it feels the elements right now are listed rather than a mesh, so give it time."

93/100 Wine Spectator (2021 Vintage)
"Aromatic, complex, succulent and fleshy, offering flavors of beeswax, litsea oil and peach preserves, with candied ginger and honeysuckle accents. A whiff of smoke mingles with the crisp citrus and herbal notes at the lip-smacking core. Drink now through 2034."

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Dog Point Vineyard is a renowned winery located in the heart of Marlborough, New Zealand, known for producing exceptional Sauvignon Blanc and other varietals from its sustainably managed vineyards. Established by Ivan and Margaret Sutherland and James and Wendy Healy, Dog Point Vineyard is situated on the site of the former sheep station, owned by Ivan Sutherland's family for over 70 years.

The winery's philosophy is rooted in a deep respect for the land and a commitment to preserving the natural ecosystem of the vineyards. The vineyards are certified organic and biodynamic, with a focus on minimal intervention and low yields to ensure the highest quality fruit. The winemaking process is equally meticulous, with a focus on expressing the unique character of each varietal and vintage.

Dog Point Vineyard produces a range of wines, including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and other varietals. The Sauvignon Blanc is a standout, with a crisp acidity and intense fruit flavors, balanced by a subtle minerality and a hint of smokiness. The Chardonnay is also exceptional, with a creamy texture and notes of tropical fruit and toasted oak.

Visitors to Dog Point Vineyard can enjoy tastings at the winery's cellar door, set in a stunning restored woolshed with panoramic views of the surrounding vineyards. The winery also has a restaurant, offering farm-to-table cuisine paired with Dog Point's acclaimed wines.

Overall, Dog Point Vineyard is a testament to the power of sustainable farming practices and the art of winemaking, producing some of the finest wines in New Zealand and beyond.