New Zealand, Marlborough
White wine – Sauvignon Blanc
Price category: Low Price
Points: 92 – Good
Stars: 5 – Impressive value
-> Lawsons Dry Hills
This bottle from Lawsons Dry Hills holds a very classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Inviniti Sauvignon Blanc 2025 has the aromatic freshness, the almost tropical fruit and the citrus‑nuanced acidity that make the grape loved by many – and a bit too much for some. We are in Marlborough, with a winery that prefers to keep its feet on the ground and make wine that feels accessible to everyone.
Since the estate was founded in 1982 and the first wine released in 1992, the small team has seen itself as “jeans, not suits” in style, tone and temperament. The professional standards are high, yet they always outshine decoration and big gestures – and the winery leans on that with its sustainable wines from vineyards in Wairau, Waihopai, Omaka and Awatere Valley.
Sauvignon Blanc is the classic choice when it comes to New Zealand white wine, and for Lawsons Dry Hills it is a solid focal point. Even though there is fine Riesling, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Gewürztraminer planted in the white‑wine blocks, Sauvignon Blanc will always feel a bit like coming home when we talk about New Zealand whites. The clear, light and bright tone in the glass, the crisp, juicy and fresh taste on the palate and the pleasant, cleansing finish give a good overall picture of how Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough tastes when it is at its most typical – and when it carries the 2025 vintage’s freshness and aromatic weight. Lovely with Asian food, fish, shellfish or carefree evenings.
