Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2025 is a benchmark Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc of genuine restraint and complexity — hand picked from 28-year-old vines (some plantings back to 1984) in the Wairau Valley, whole bunch pressed, and fermented with indigenous yeasts before 5 months ageing in stainless steel. Pale straw; restrained elderflower florals with grapefruit, white peach, and pears on the nose, with underlying complex smoky-flint notes; lovely saline acidity and bright citrus fruit on the palate, finishing dry with fine phenolics. Drinks beautifully now or cellar for 5+ years.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Pale straw with a bright, luminous clarity — the hallmark of a benchmark Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc of exceptional precision and purity, with the freshness and focus that indigenous yeast fermentation, whole bunch pressing, and 5 months in stainless steel deliver.
Aroma
Restrained and immediately captivating — elderflower florals lead with elegance and delicacy, with grapefruit, white peach, and pears adding fruit depth and freshness. Underlying complex smoky-flint notes add a layer of genuine Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc distinction and age-worthy complexity.
Palate
Lovely saline acidity and bright citrus fruit burst on the palate with refreshment from the first sip — fruit sweetness complementing and balancing the acid backbone, finishing dry with fine phenolics intertwined with the acidity. A Sauvignon Blanc of genuine balance, complexity, and cellaring potential.
Pairs With
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2025 pairs beautifully with fresh oysters, grilled fish, lemon-dressed seafood, goat’s cheese, asparagus, and light herb-driven dishes — a benchmark Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc of genuine restraint and complexity that rewards both immediate enjoyment and cellaring.
