Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough (2024)

Founded by Marlborough royalty Ivan Sutherland and James Healy, Dog Point is a pioneer of organic, terroir-driven winemaking in the Wairau Valley. Deliberately stepping away from the region's aggressively tropical standard, the estate champions hand-picked fruit, native yeast fermentations, and extended lees contact. This meticulous, low-intervention approach yields wines of extraordinary texture, vibrant energy, and a signature, sophisticated flintiness. Dog Point remains an absolute benchmark for serious collectors seeking New World purity masterfully woven with Old World complexity and tension.

Situated at the northeastern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, Marlborough is a sun-drenched powerhouse celebrated for two distinct masterpieces: intensely aromatic Sauvignon Blanc and highly sought-after, elegant Pinot Noir. Defined by intense UV light and dramatically cool ocean-chilled nights, this extreme maritime climate acts as a lock-and-key for both varietals. It preserves electric acidity while developing explosive tropical fruit in the whites, and vibrant, perfumed red berry notes in the reds. From the Wairau to the Awatere valleys, Marlborough delivers a masterclass in New World purity, offering wines of breathtaking energy and precision.