Vavasour Sauvignon Blanc 2023/24, Marlborough

Peter Vavasour founded his winery in the 1980s. It was the very first in Marlborough’s sub-region of the Awatere Valley, and so the team had the pick of the best spots for growing the finest grapes. His plan was to make elegant, restrained styles of wine, like the Sauvignon Blancs of the Loire and Bordeaux. The team have more than succeeded with this one – and now those original vines are some of the oldest in the region, it shows even greater complexity and unique character. It’s beautifully textured, with vibrant notes of tropical fruits, green pepper and citrus. A delicate note of elderflower and a flint-mineral finish adds to its elegance. Such a mouthwatering wine will be perfect for crumbly goat’s cheese.