Steve Bird
The Whanau Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2025 750ml

Brilliantly pale straw with subtle green highlights, showcasing exceptional clarity and

youthful vibrancy. An intensely expressive nose, layered and complex. Classic

Marlborough aromatics of passionfruit, kaffir lime, and gooseberry leap from the

glass, underpinned by nuances of elderflower, and flinty minerality. Hints of white

nectarine and lemongrass emerge with aeration, adding depth and intrigue. The palate

is finely textured and beautifully balanced, displaying hallmark varietal purity. Juicy

citrus and tropical fruit—think grapefruit, and ripe pineapple,—are framed by a taut

spine of saline acidity. The finish is long, precise, and refreshingly dry, with lingering

notes of lime zest and crushed herbs