People can’t get enough of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc but with all the no name, bottom end swill that the supermarkets are spitting out on the cheap its hard to pick out the good from the bad. There are several top-notch examples that emanate from Malborough that will make you sit up and take notice showing finesse and complexity. The collection features 3 bottles each which not only have received international acclaim from the worlds leading wine critics but serves to highlight why Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is still Australia's top-selling white wine.

The StarDozen consists of the following:

3 bottles        Catalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc 2022
3 bottles        Ara Single Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022
3 bottles        Framingham Nobodys Hero Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022 
3 bottles        Black Cottage Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Catalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc 2022
The result is a wine with a punchier nose than preceding years whilst maintaining the Catalina house style of delivering a textured and rich palate balanced with fruit precision and focus. Aromatically, the wine displays attractive grapefruit and white currant notes, with tropical fruits and crushed herbs in support and a perfectly balanced palate finishing refreshingly long and mouth watering.

Ara Single Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022
This aromatic Sauvignon Blanc shows classic Wairau Valley blackcurrant on the nose, backed up with citrus blossom and hints of wild herbs. The palate is beautifully fresh, with lively acidity and grapefruit flavours. Tropical fruit flavours give a natural sweetness to the wine, which finishes crisp, refreshing and dry.

Framingham Nobodys Hero Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022 
Racy mineral, tensioned and impressive. Not too pungent passionfruit; lemon and salad greens. Dry balance, clean finish. Lean and mineral, crushed rocks: I like this style. Lovely balance and drinkability. A bit Sancerre-ish. Date Tasted: February 2023; Drink: 2023 to 2030; Alcohol: 12.5%; Rating: 94 Points; Huon Hooke; The Real Review

Black Cottage Sauvignon Blanc 2022
This is instantly appealing on the nose showing green apple, gooseberry and passionfruit flavours. The palate is very fresh and succulent and is supported by a long juicy finish.