Delightfully textured and smooth with balanced yet mouthwatering acidity, this wine veers into the green hedgerow spectrum of Sauvignon; think nettles and elderflowers rather than flamboyant tropical fruits. That said, there's a subtle flavor of passion fruit running through this wine. Midweight with some decent concentration, it offers nice grip on the medium-plus-length finish. Don't chill the hell out of this or you'll miss the best bits. I've given a drinking window of 2020–2025 but having tasted a delightful 14-year-old Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc that tastes like a mature Sémillon, I can say that you’re not in any danger if you leave it longer.

Screwcap of course. Very pale and a light greenish hue to water white. Just a bit richer than the archetypal Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Technically perfect. I can't see any natural wine bars lapping this up. Not especially long so I certainly wouldn't say this is great value. Head for the crisper, deeper Dog Point or Blank Canvas. (JR)