Every now and then, an opportunity comes along that seems almost too good to pass up, and this is certainly one of them! With Marlborough wineries facing an oversupply of Sauvignon Blanc, we've been seeing some extraordinary deals, and this latest arrival is another excellent example.
Behind the mystery label is a genuinely premium Sauvignon Blanc from a highly respected producer, available at an exceptional $14.99. We can't reveal its identity, but with a string of outstanding reviews, including 95 points from James Halliday's Wine Companion, there's plenty to get excited about.
And for those who purchased our previous 2023 Mystery Sauvignon Blanc, this is an entirely different wine!
This is a beautifully crafted, sophisticated expression of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, offering much more than the usual upfront fruitiness. Ripe passionfruit, guava and tropical fruits mingle with citrus, fresh herbs and delicate floral notes. There's excellent concentration and depth of flavour, with a small portion of barrel fermentation adding texture and richness without compromising the wine's freshness. Vibrant acidity and a lingering mineral, slightly saline finish complete a wine of remarkable balance and complexity. Exceptional drinking for the price!
95/100 Shanteh Wale, James Halliday's Wine Companion (2023 Vintage)
"The palate is weighted with ripe passionfruit, nectarine and honeysuckle. This is ripe and rich. It’s densely packed and acidity trots in line, enabling a long, slippery finish. Lots of value here, for the price tag, and a memorable wine."
Rated Excellent & 94/100 Cameron Douglas MS (2023 Vintage)
"A delicious expression of SB with a just satin touch on the palate before the acidity, fresh herbs and core fruits flavours kick-in. Grapefruit and crisp apple, fresh basil and sage, a refreshing wet-stone mineral seam. Delicious, fresh, salivating and dry."
5 Stars & 94/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, May 2024 (2023 Vintage)
"A splendidly flavoursome palate offering terrific power and persistency. The textural feel is seductive and enticing, yet it retains exuberance and vibrancy. It is mouth-watering and delicious. At its best: now to 2030."
93/100 Stephen Wong MW, The Real Review (2023 Vintage)
"Bright and fruity, a lovely long line of acidity on the palate with a sustained, evolving finish which flits between mineral, ripe red fruit and wild strawberry stalks. Very interesting, carefully made, and with a clearly good fruit which is an elevated version of Sauvignon. Light, crisp, dry and interesting. More of this please!"























