Te Henga - Sauvignon Blanc 2024

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Producer	Te Henga
Country	New Zealand
Region	Marlborough
Varietal	Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage	2024
Sku	12016080
Size	750ml

 

Why do we love this wine so much? Well to be honest there's alot of mediocre, tutti frutti, grapefruity New Zealand Sauvignon out there, and we taste and reject dozens every year.

But Te Henga mops up the field in its price point, loaded with delicate yellow fruits, hints of mango and guava, beautiful green apple crispness, and a fresh, focused clean fruit character from start to finish. With Sancerre going through the roof, this is a perfect alternative! Served with sushi, crudo, ceviche, poached or grilled mild fish, oysters, shrimp, cheeses, salads, or all on its own it simply can not be beaten!

The story of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is amazing - first planted there in 1969 at Matua by Ross Spence in Waimauku, West Auckland, it has been off to the races ever since. Marlborough came next in 1973, and Cloudy Bay but it on the map. No other country’s wine production is so intertwined with just one grape. This is a second wine from Babich, a winery that predates Sauvignon Blanc in New Zealand by half a century, tracing its roots back to 1916.

The 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, an absolute steal, leads off with plenty of gooseberry notes followed by hints of citrus and tropical fruits. Lovely and refreshing on the palate, with green apple notes and another layer of tropical fruits. Simply beautiful from start to finish, delivered at a price that won’t break the bank. Pair it with mild fish, shellfish, salads and all on its own! Cheers, Chris