The 2025 Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc is a benchmark Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc crafted from organically farmed estate vineyards in the Wairau Valley. Produced by former Cloudy Bay pioneers Ivan Sutherland and James Healy, it is known for a more restrained and complex style than many regional examples. The nose is intensely aromatic, revealing grapefruit, lime and lemon zest alongside white peach, passionfruit, fresh herbs and subtle flinty notes. Certified organic fruit and indigenous yeast fermentation add further detail and vineyard character.
On the palate, it is light to medium-bodied with vibrant natural acidity and a distinctive saline mineral edge. Flavours of grapefruit, lime, citrus peel and white stone fruit are layered with hints of lemongrass, fresh-cut herbs and subtle lees-derived texture. Fermented with wild yeasts and matured in stainless steel, the wine retains remarkable purity and freshness while delivering more complexity and structure than the classic Marlborough style. The finish is long, crisp and refreshing, with lingering citrus and mineral notes.
Ben's Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is one of the standout Sauvignon Blancs from Marlborough for those who enjoy bright fruit flavours balanced by texture, minerality and precision. Fresh and expressive in its youth, it will continue to develop additional complexity over the next 5–7 years. Pair with freshly shucked oysters, grilled prawns, sashimi, goat's cheese salads or herb-roasted chicken for a classic cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc match.
