Spring is just around the corner and that means it’s Sauvignon Blanc season! Sauvignon Blanc thrives in many regions around the world, and outstanding Sauvignon Blancs are produced in France, the US, New Zealand and Chile. Sauvignon Blancs generally pair very well with seafood and vegetarian dishes. This grape varietal is known for its distinct flavor spectrum and refreshing profile.
We’re sharing three delicious Sauvignon Blancs that we know you’ll love, and the best part is that they’re all priced under $30. These are all delicious, fantastic choices to add into your spring and summer wine line-up.
2023 Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is produced in Marlborough, New Zealand, one of the region’s benchmarks for top quality Sauvignon Blanc and is a global icon for Sauvignon Blanc. Established in 1985, Cloudy Bay has gained a reputation for producing some of the world’s best Sauvignon Blancs. The 2023 vintage scored 93 points from both Vinous Media and James Suckling with James Suckling stating that this “wine is really well done for this vintage.” You’ll enjoy passionfruit and citrus aromas with crisp acidity, a creamy mid-palate and a long, mineral driven finish. It’s drinking well now - 2028. One of our go-to Sauvignon Blancs every year, the 2023 vintage is priced at only $29.99 and will sell out quickly.
2023 Saracina Sauvignon Blanc is a vibrant, fruit forward wine produced in California that scored big from Wine Enthusiast - 95 points. Saracina is a Certified California Sustainability Winery focused on sustainable practices, and its vineyards are a habitat to thousands of butterflies and nearly 3 million honeybees. This $19.99 wine has been described as “the ultimate Old Vine SB [Sauvignon Blanc] experience” by Wine Enthusiast and delivers tremendous value for the money. You’ll find citrus driven aromas and juicy stone fruit notes here. It’s a satisfying and appealing wine that you and your friends will love!
2024 Auntsfield Sauvignon Blanc Single Vineyard is another vibrant wine produced in Marlborough, New Zealand. Known for its sustainable winemaking practices, Auntsfield has a 140 year history and was the first vineyard and winery in Marlbourgh, established in 1892. Auntsfield prides itself on its wines coming from one source - its vineyards. Robert Parker Wine Advocate praised this wine as “a gorgeous wine” and awarded it a 94 point score. A dry, mineral-driven, hand-crafted wine, it’s a stand-out Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and one of the best deals in our Sauvignon Blanc portfolio, priced at only $17.99! Enjoy passionfruit and citrus aromas and a flavorful, complex palate with fine structure and underlying minerality. It’s drinking well now - 2034.
These wines are all in stock and ready to ship today. Mix and match these bottles and create a fun spring and summer sampler case. You’ll be happy you did!
Cheers!