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Villa Maria Wairau Valley Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From the Wairau Valley, Villa Maria Reserve 2020 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably-grown grapes. Dry, medium-bodied and fragrant with white-fleshed stone fruit, passionfruit, fine herbs, lime zest aromas and flavours finishing long and vibrant on the palate. Drink: 2022-2024. 536201 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. September 10, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Invivo X by Sarah Jessica Parker Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Invivo X by Sarah Jessica Parker 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from Marlborough, South Island. Fragrant with lime zest, gooseberry and grassy notes, it is dry, vibrant and concentrated on the palate with passionfruit, gooseberry, kaffir lime and subtle spicy flavours finishing zesty and long. Refreshing and delicious. Drink: 2022-2024. 14278 13% D 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 95/100. April 15, 2023 Top Rated White Wine. Great Goat Cheese Wine Full Review
Invivo Pinot Gris 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Invivo 2021 Pinot Gris is a well-crafted, elegant and vibrant PG from Marlborough, South Island and great value under $20. Dry, medium-bodied and balanced with racy acidity with layers of ripe apricot, pear butter, lemon zest and subtle spicy flavours comfy on the palate. Very nicely done. Drink: 2022-2024. 367771 13.50% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 91/100. September 10, 2022 Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review
Lawson's Dry Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Lawson's Dry Hills 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is a vegan-friendly SB produced from sustainably-grown grapes sourced from a certified sustainable vineyard in the Marlborough wine region. A vibrant and racy SB, most of the wine was fermented in stainless steel tanks, but a portion was produced in neutral French oak barrel. Bright with dried white florals, gooseberry, passion fruit, fresh herbs generous on the palate and ending on a stony mineral note. Crafted by Ross and Barbara Lawson who have been grape growers since 1980, and winemakers since 1992. This winery is part of the Family of Twelve, a group of a dozen artisanal wineries founded in 2005, six of which are from the North Island and six from the South Island. Drink: 2022-2024. 214460 13% XD 750 mL  $19.95 Score: 93/100. September 10, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Charming Grilled Chicken Wine Full Review
Rapaura Springs Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: From the Marlborough, South Island wine region, Rapaura Springs Reserve 2021 Sauvignon Blanc is produced from sustainably-grown grapes. Fragrant with gooseberry, melon, passion fruit and lime zest flavours concentrated and mouth-watering on the palate. Excellent now, chill and enjoy it with salads and grilled shellfish dishes. Drink: 2022-2024. 388421 13.50% D 750 mL  $24.95 Score: 94/100. September 10, 2022 Top Rated White Wine. Splendid Salad Wine Full Review

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