New Zealand’s strengths year in and year out come down to both the quality and consistency of the country’s wines, particularly the signature wine from its largest and best-known region: Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough. This week’s Tasting Highlights features nine refreshing bottlings that are ideal for summer sipping.
But the consistency of New Zealand’s wines doesn’t mean savvy wine drinkers shouldn’t consider vintage variation. In fact, recent years have had a fair share of drama and whiplash, especially as yields have varied widely. Yields were down in ’21, back up in a rainy ’22, and then a volatile storm system in ’23 brought them down again.
There’s plenty of excitement for Marlborough’s 2024 wines, and this group—including crisp bottlings from Dog Point, Ant Moore, Whitehaven and more—shows why. Read on to get our expert scores and full tasting notes!
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