Villa Maria Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Cellar Selection / Villa Maria's Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, South Island is a vibrant, medium-bodied white wine showcasing notes of grapefruit, passion fruit, fresh-cut grass and gooseberry. This dry, sustainably farmed wine displays bright acidity and zesty fruit that make it immediately appealing. Serve it well chilled with grilled prawns and lemon aioli as the wine's citrus character complements the shellfish, or pair it with goat cheese and herb salad where the wine's herbaceous notes mirror the fresh greens. Winemaker Helen Morrison sources fruit from the acclaimed Wairau Valley, where stony soils and sunny days create the intense aromatic profile that has made Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc world-famous. Villa Maria has been at the forefront of New Zealand winemaking since 1961, pioneering sustainable viticulture practices and consistently producing wines that showcase the country's exceptional terroir. This expressive Sauvignon Blanc represents outstanding quality and will drink beautifully through 2027. Drink: 2025-2027. 974527 13.50% XD 750 mL  $21.95 Score: 95/100. May 28, 2026 Top Rated White Wine. Profound Pasta and Cream Sauce Wine Full Review