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Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc, Pincushion, Lomond Wines 2022, Cape Agulhas, Cape Agulhas, South Africa

Gold medal winner Critics Choice

'Dry and crisp, very refreshing on the palate, with a sea shell-like minerality on the nose. Great to suggest to those who also like Chablis styles.'
Viorel Filip, Sartoria RestaurantNotes of gunpowder on the nose blended with aromatic white flowers. The palate is fresh with notes of passion fruit and underripe white stone friuts.'
Pasqual Moschettieri, Louis Restaurants

£16.26 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Shannon Semillon, Elgin 2019, Elgin, Cape South Coast, South Africa

Silver medal winner

'Nice herbaceous aromas that show on the palate as well. Nice freshness and tension in the wine.'
Emer Landgraf, The Clove ClubBone dry with crisp refreshing acidity, asparagus and lemon zest on the nose, followed on the palate by some toasted almonds, quince, tomato leafs and passion fruit to round up everything.'
Viorel Filip, Sartoria Restaurant 'Fresh with orange citrus honey hints on the nose. Waxy on the palate with gooseberry and lemon skin notes. Shout out to the winemaker who made this.'
Pasqual Moschettieri, Louis Restaurants

£15.32 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc 'Wairau Reserve', Marlborough 2023, Marlborough, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

'A punchy nose of gooseberry, passion fruit and crushed nettle, leading to a palate that's bursting with grapefruit zest and lime, and with bracing acidity - showing that classic Marlborough vibrancy, and with a long, mouth watering finish.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Pesqueira Consulting & Management.

£20.51 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

'Distinctively herbal and saline, showing notes of snow pea, lime leaf, and sea spray, and leading to a lively palate with flavours of finger lime, green apple, and grapefruit zest. This is bone dry, with sharp acidity and a grassy undertone. A good match for soba noodles with sesame and cucumber – clean and crunchy to match the wine’s tension.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Pesqueira Consulting & Management. "

£11.00 Size: 75cl

Framingham, Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough, New Zealand

Silver medal winner

'Aromas of lime zest and rocky river stones, together with bright lemon zest and a touch of green bell pepper on the finish - smells like a summer's day, and with good length too.'
Emma Denney, Claridges.

'Great typicity, with notes of bright green pepper, blossoms and fresh cut grass.'
Stephanie Robertson, Restaurant Associates.

£12.90 Size: 75cl Liberty Wines

Sauvignon Blanc, Cape Point Vineyards 2024, Coastal Region, Coastal Region, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

'Nice grassy, herbaceous, leafy aromas. Fresh on the palate, with lovely minerality.'
Emer Landgraf, The Clove ClubDry, high acidity, generic green notes profile, easy drinking pub style of by the glass.'
Viorel Filip, Sartoria Restaurant

£10.58 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Sauvignon Blanc, Groot Constantia 2024, Constantia, Constantia, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

'Leafy and herbaceous, with more fruit on the nose and palate.'
Emer Landgraf, The Clove Club 'Dry with refreshing acidity, green bell pepper notes with some subtle asparagus hints and lots of lime zest. Great with summer green leafs style salads.'
Viorel Filip, Sartoria Restaurant

£14.38 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon, Circa 77, Xanadu 2023, Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Bronze medal winner

'There's pithy citrus and a fresh mineral backbone here, with delicate and fresh green aromas of freshly cut grass, as well as ripe gooseberries.'
Emma Denney, Claridges.

'Lime, passionfruit, and cut grass, as well as some juicy tropical fruit like guava and feijoa, and a flinty edge, with crisp, lively acidity and a cooling sea-breeze salinity.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Pesqueira Consulting & Management.

£12.99 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Santa Rita Gran Hacienda Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley 2023, Central Valley, Central Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

'Fresh, fruit-forward profiles with citrus and tropical notes. Enjoyable and well-made.'
Daniele Di Blasio, Bulgari Hotel GroupStone fruit, semi-aromatic, nice nose. Some winemaking evidence and texture in a well-balanced, easy drinking wine.'
Zoe Donadio, Apracity Restaurant

£8.95 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

Springfield Estate Life from Stone Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Robertson, Breede River Valley, South Africa

Bronze medal winner

'Sweet citrus, white peach, nectarine, papaya and mango with a medium-plus finish.'
Klearhos Kanellakis, Ekstedt at the Yard 'Very refreshing with tropical notes, passion fruit, tomato leaf, lime zest and limestone.'
Viorel Filip, Sartoria Restaurant

£14.07 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

Sauvignon Blanc, Te Muna, Craggy Range 2023, Wairarapa, Martinborough, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

'A soft, tropical nose underpinned by green bell pepper and lime zest, with a palate that shows some delicate passionfruit, leading to an elegant, long finish with integrated acidity.'
Emma Denney, Claridges.

'Flavours of jalapeño, lime zest and passionfruit, with high acidity and a mineral core.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Pesqueira Consulting & Management.

£15.97 Size: 75cl Hallgarten & Novum Wines

Veramonte Organic Sauvignon Blanc, CasaBlanca Valley 2022, CasaBlanca Valley, CasaBlanca Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

'Bright acidity and expressive aromatics with a balance of ripe tropical fruits and herbal notes.'
Daniele Di Blasio, Bulgari Hotel GroupPronounced aromatics, deomnstrate Sauvignon typicity with blossom, white flowers, green fruit and a touch of stone fruits.'
Zoe Donadio, Apracity Restaurant

£10.79 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

Santa Rita 120 Sauvignon Blanc, Central Valley 2021, Central Valley, Chile

Bronze medal winner

'An enjoyable, fruit-forward experience.'
Daniele Di Blasio, Bulgari Hotel GroupHigh acidity combined with a moderate nose of lemon and lime creates a pleasant Sauvignon Blanc'Giovanni Andriulo, The Ritz LondonNose lime and gooseberries.Palate correct and all in balance. Overall a good example of Sauvignon Blanc'. Miguel Gomez Cabarera, Berkmann Wine Cellars

£8.95 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

Stella Bella, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River, Australia 2023, Southern Margaret River, Margaret River, Australia

Bronze medal winner

'Lemon balm, honeysuckle, and some light toast, as well as some subtle tropical fruit like pineapple skin, all with a soft texture. An elegant wine.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Pesqueira Consulting & Management.

'Notes of grass, asparagus, green pepper and white pepper.'
Stephanie Robertson, Restaurant Associates.

'Lime blossom and bright zingy citrus - delicate green aromas, with a mineral touch.'
Emma Denney, Claridges.

£14.91 Size: 75cl Alliance Wine

Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

'Citrus-driven purity on the nose, with lemon blossom and pomelo notes, leading to a linear citrus profile on the palate, slightly flinty with a juicy acid lift, and an elegant finish.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Pesqueira Consulting & Management.

'With notes of canned asparagus, flinty rocks and under ripe tropical fruit, this is a well balanced wine, and good value for it's price point.'
Emma Denney, Claridges.

£11.77 Size: 75cl Matthew Clark Bibendum Limited

Matahiwi White Label Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Wairarapa, South Island, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

'Notes of cut grass, green bell pepper and gooseberry, with a herbal component, like dried thyme.'
Stephanie Robertson, Restaurant Associates.

'With notes of white flowers and watercress, underripe gooseberry and white stone fruit, this would be a good pairing with freshly caught seafood or a goats cheese salad.'
Emma Denney, Claridges.

£10.29 Size: 75cl LWC Drinks

Edmond de Rothschild Heritage, Rimapere Sauvignon Blanc 2024, Marlborough, New Zealand

Bronze medal winner

'A crisp and energetic wine, with notes of grapefruit pith and white currant, leading to a lingering finish with some chalky minerality, offering sophistication and depth.'
Emanuel Pesqueira, Pesqueira Consulting & Management.

'Bright and pleasant, with notes of citrus, peach blossom and orange rind.'
Stephanie Robertson, Restaurant Associates.

£14.23 Size: 75cl