Sauvignon Blanc
75cl * Vegan & Organic * 13.5% ABV * Marlborough, New Zealand
Marlborough’s Dog Point is a partnership between viticulturalist Ivan Sutherland and winemaker James Healy, both formerly of Cloudy Bay. After leaving Cloudy Bay the pair began making wine from fruit sourced from Sutherland’s own vineyards in the Wairau Valley. They’re now one of the very few producers in Marlborough to grow their own grapes as well as making the wine, which gives them more control over the whole process. They also hold the largest organic vineyard area in New Zealand, selling 70% of the fruit and only keeping the very best for themselves.
"This is excellent, as always, showing flint, sliced lemons and fresh green melon. Some Thai basil too. Medium body, crisp acidity and lots of fruit at the end but with focus and tension. From organically grown grapes. Drink now. Screw cap." James Suckling, November 2024, JamesSuckling.com
"Piercing nose and a really delicate palate. Lovely! With a chalky-textured finish." Jancis Robinson, May 2025
"The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc leads with a distinct nose of freshly picked curry leaf, crushed sea shells, lemon zest, asphalt, mustard seed, dried coriander/coriander seed and white flesh orchard fruit. This is powerfully fruited, has great energy and drive and, unsurprisingly, offers great pleasure and satisfying drinking. This is a very smart, savory wine here. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap." Erin Larkin, December 2024, RobertParker.com