The winemaking at Mahi is deeply focused on expression of individual terroir, regional blends in the traditional Marlborough style are simply not an option. The Mahi team take aim at a wine that satisfies across the palate, Sauvignon Blanc which offers texture and depth, rather than displaying basic varietal fruit. Selection of site is the key, looking for grapes with layers of flavour, to craft a wine with a sense of time and of place, a wine which challenges you to listen and to contemplate, to comprehend that Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc are not all created equal.

MadFish are stylishly fashioned by the eminent Howard Park team, to articulate a taste of the West Australian lifestyle, to offer a whiff of the Freemantle doctor and a mouthful of sun ripened fruit, no matter where you are or what time of year. An approachable Riesling of refined balance and engaging complexity, riper white peach and melon flavours are supported by piquant grapefruit and citrus notes. Unadulterated and completely unoaked, MadFish is a fresh and affable, easy drinking young white, the perfect partner to relaxed luncheons.

From vines planted on the southwest Longview slopes, the Whippet defines everything that's so charming about cool climate Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc. Its concentrated tropical palate is tempered by crispy, green vegetal characters and quenching minerality. Grapes are all hand picked throughout the chill of night and pressed for vinification into a clear, bright wine. Refreshing and elegant, driven by tangy fruits and resolving on a crisp, balanced finish. The Whippet is bottled immediately to retain all the vital fresh characters, best enjoyed chilled and young.

Long Flat brings together the racy and fragrant Sauvignon Blanc aromaticness, with the fine and even palate of good Semillon, assembling a wine with maximum quenchability factor. Mostly Semillon, Long Flat is subtley spiced, with an extra dimension of richness to the palate, a dash of welcome steelyness and lively minerality rounds out the fruit. Perfect for that relaxed luncheon, its core of solid tropical fruit also makes it a delightful aperitif style just on it's own.

A spectacular rendering of the luscious Tocai Fruiliano, exquisitely complexed and divinely balanced by the inclusion of Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc, fashioned to the effusive Friuli styling. Lis Neris have continued the tradition of immensely engaging Friuli wines since 1848, they remain one of the old world's most cherished marques for invigorating white wines. Treated to a course of lees stirring and a judicious term of age, Fiore di Campo makes a superb accompaniement to all seafood pasta recipes, fried fishes and moderately seasoned Asian grills.

Early Harvest are crafted from the first pick of season, into a new and refreshing style that's lower in calories and alcohol than other dry whites. Planning of the vineyards and selection of clonal types are key to achieving such a wine. Specialized sites along the Murray Darling deliver the requisite quality that's essential for Early Harvest. Early picked grapes contribute impressive acid structure to support the fruit driven character, enhancing the crisp flavours in this highly appealing, modest alcohol, low kilojoule wine.

Lindemans have been making the nation's favourite Sauvignon Blanc for decades. Bin 95 is called upon everyday to accompany good food and to entertain guests everywhere across the nation. Australia has made Sauvignon Blanc its very own, defining the style with fragrant, fresh herbaceousness and perfumed south seas, tropical fruit flavours. Match Bin 95 with tempura or shucked oysters, salt n pepper calamari or pesto marinated quail.

Sauvignon Blanc sourced from Lillydale Estate's Sunnyside and Morning Light Vineyard blocks, as well as a small quantity from a favoured grower. Fruit from the three vineyards was hand picked, then handled separately to accentuate the individuality of each block. The 2006 vintage was characterised by warm, dry conditions in November and December followed by a heat wave during February, bringing the harvest date forward for Sauvignon Blanc. The vintage delivered beautifully ripe Sauvignon Blanc with excellent flavour concentration.

A highly revered aperitif, the traditional white Bordeaux cepage of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, assembled with a secret recipe of precious spirit and liqueurs, components of which are derived from parcels of rare Iberian citrus. Lillet is patiently oak barrel aged in the tradtion of the great Bordeaux Crus, seasoned with a soupçon of quinine and released to an enthusiastic league of international devotees. Rarely does it see Australian shores. It's a favourite of James Bond and should ideally be enjoyed chilled with your favourite twist, spritzer or mix.

Lenton Brae can justifiably claim to be one of Margaret River's leading proponents of the ebullient fusion between Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, having claimed multi trophies and gold medals for the style at regional, state and national competitions. The site was chosen after a chance conversation with the owner of Moss Wood who mentioned that the soils were uniformly excellent and equal to those of the eminent vineyard nearby. The overriding philosophy at Lenton Brae is to construct wines which rank among the Margaret River's finest.

The premiere vitcultural precincts of Margaret River are endowed by oceans on three sides, conditions that are perfect for the production of truly world class white wines. The vineyards of Leeuwin Estate were established from the ground up with a view to extracting fully the virtues of these splendid mesoclimes. Siblings is an entry level wine, intended for fresh and early drinking, it is nevertheless a highly polished example of the classic and dry Margaret River style of white. The Semillon component is cannily fermented in older oak barrels for complexity.

The area between Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin is lined with the most ancient soils and fertile mineral sands. This amazing terroir underneath Leeuwin vineyard combines with the sensational maritime climes to provide a growing season that's ideal for viticulture and encourages great finesse in the finished wines. Offering an intensity and depth of flavour that's so very Leeuwin Estate, Art Series represents the benchmark in Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc, bursting with citrus and lifted floral, complexed by subtle anise and vanilla.

Leabrook is made to be marvellously eloquent with all the intense perfumery, crisp flavours and revitalizing acidity, which have so endeared adherents of the Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc style. All the work in constructing such a wine happens in the vineyard, the challenge for the winemaker is to preserve the character and allow the charming fuit to speak for itself. A minimal handling of the precious grapes and long cool ferments, serve to retain all the lovely expressions which lie just below the skin.

The most famous and prestigious sweet white wine in the world, vines of the Appellation Sauternes Controlee are stimulated by a unique microclime during autumn, as sunny dry weather of the day alternates with cool fog at night. Due to the extremely low yields of two to three glasses per vine, Sauternes are extraordinarily complex and intense. Offering a wide range of spell binding perfume and flavours, Sauterne develops as it ages, unravelling immensely attractive layers of honeyed characters, toasted nuts and candied fruits.

Fruit from an array of Marlborough vineyards representing a broad cross section of soil types and microclimes, contribute a diverse range of aromas, flavours and textures to Lawson's Dry Hills. The time of picking is crucial to Sauvignon Blanc and the closer a winemaker scrutinizes his fruit, the more optimal will be the decision to harvest. Each site is harvested at optimal ripeness and some are picked in several passes. Rich oak ferments contribute subtle mealy characters and added palate weight.

Spencer Hill make wine because they enjoy the life, the viticulture and the art of winemaking itself. There is no reward like personal fulfillment and Spencer Hill are all about sharing the smile. The limited release Latitude 41 is fashioned from a collation of Nelson River and Marlborough Valley fruit. By combining the best from both districts, the Spencer Hill team have assembled a South Island Sauvignon Blanc of exquisite charm and generous palate weight. A crisp, mouthfilling wine brimming with luscious south sea fruit characters, citrus and vanilla.

The clean and racy style of West Australian Sauvignon Blanc, from fruit harvested off a boutique, hand managed vineyard at Margaret River, crafted by a five Halliday star winery. Arriving fully labelled, offering great length of flavour and depth of palate, this stellar value in Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc has received a breathtaking wine show judge's score of 96 points, Gold Medal and hotly contested Sauvignon Blanc Trophy at the Royal Melbourne, Sydney Royal Silver Medal and Gold Royal Perth Wine Show.

Kumeu River winery was established during the war years by European migrants and has developed a repute for producing delicious wines in Burgundian styling. Winemaker Michael Brajkovich Master of Wine, is most famous for his internationally renowned Chardys, he has endeavoured to produce a distinct and refined Sauvignon Blanc that also displays stylistic charm. The resulting wine is just that. The aroma is a pungent and zingy expression of fruit, with a palate of concentrated flavours, a rich texture and balanced acidity.

The terroir and microclimes of Marlborough yield a tremendous quality of Sauvignon Blanc, fruit which ripens to perfection, translating into wines of intense regional character. Konrad Hengstler delights in formulating a slightly more herbaceous nose than most efforts from Marlborough, in total harmony against a backdrop of unctuous lemongrass and lime characters, persimmons and citrus/ lychee fruits. Bright and zingy, a lively mouthful of pineapples and passionfruit before a lingering, mineral finish. Clean fresh and bright, with a quenching underlying citrus character, finely balanced acid and ripe fruit structure.

A Sauvignon Blanc of magnificent pungent passionfruity characters, refreshingly citrus in nature with a subtle herbaceous note. The palate displays intense passionfruit and tropical fruits, persistent mineral flavours which are balanced out by a refreshing acidity. Sauvignon Blanc fruit was sourced from outside the Knappstein vineyard at Lenswood, with the balance sourced from nearby Oakbank, so the wine carries the Adelaide Hills appellation. An impeccable table white crafted with minimal intervention to preserve purity of fruit expression.

Originally launched as New Zealand's first virtual winery, the Kim Crawford operations go from strength to strength. A meteoric ride to fame, establishing Crawford's credentials as an immensely gifted recoltant viticole. Honest and exuberant in his appreciation of all things wine, meticulous in the art of vinification, the best grapes are sourced for his eponymous label. Kim Crawford excels at Sauvignon Blanc, having scooped the ANZ Wine Awards and Royal NZ Wine Show, by appointment to Air NZ business class.

Founder's Block are fashioned to contemporary tastes, ideally for enthusiasts who know their wine and can appreciate the accessability of a drink early, fruit forward style. Coonawarra and Sauvignon Blanc are old mates who've spent many years together, sharing countless weekend overs around the local cricket pitch. Full of lively fruit flavours, refreshingly unwooded and vitally crisp, Founders Block is a soothing Coonawarra elixir, brimming with gooseberry lemongrass characters, underscored by dainty florals and a fine mineral grip.

Josef Chromy has been instrumental in the development of the Tasmanian wine industry. He still insists on working alongside his viticultural team and keeps close tabs on every aspect of the vinification. An intensely varietal Sauvignon Blanc, kiwifruit, asparagus and tropical notes, subtle melon and ripe citrus bouquets. The palate is richly textural, classy, creamy with flavours of citrus curd, melons and passionfruit. Crunchy acidity lends freshness and length to a complex, intensely flavourful style of cool climate Sauvignon Blanc.

Jones Road have taken the trip from their digs at Mornington, to sow plantings of vine on the most propitous vistas in Yarra Valley. Grapes are hand picked off an exquisite single block of Sauvignon Blanc at Yarra Glen, sorted for quality and brought to the Sticks wineworks for vinification. A third of the wine is filled to French oak for completion of ferments and a term of repose on yeast lees. The judicious exposure to oak makes a muti dimensional Sauvignon Blanc of added palate richness, bright natural acidity keeps the finish, crisp and fresh.

Meet the Cover Drive's girlfriend. Those who know cricket will be aware of the fielding position called Silly Mid On. Close to the batsman, requiring very good reflexes and always at risk of being struck by the ball off the bat. A delicious blend that includes Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon from the Clare Valley, along with Sauvignon Blanc from the Adelaide Hills. Verbosity, big up front, natural fruit sweetness being dominant, unmistakably varietal, a wine to be enjoyed immediately while the primary fruit is still fresh and vibrant.

It's easy to appreciate why Jamiesons Run make such popular white wines. At each vintage the team are provided with a unique opportunity to assemble a fresh, clean Sauvignon Blanc, fashioned from fruit grown to the best vineyards, displaying exquisite varietal characters while being a profound expression of the terroir whence it originates. Grapes are sourced from choice sites on the rich soils of Limestone Coast, to construct a strongly regional wine with an exemplary balance of good fruit, splendid acidity and fine textures.

Jacob's Creek make wines that are accessible to all and which are very easy to enjoy. Dedication to the art of winemaking is essential but ultimately, it is the quality of fruit that reigns supreme. Their award winning team trek through the undulating aspects of Adelaide Hills in search of the perfect parcels Sauvignon Blanc, to create an exhilerating wine of clean green vegetable, gooseberry passionfruit and lemongrass herbaceous characters, precisely what a great Sauvignon Blanc should be.

Adam Jackson bought the first blocks of land at the heart of Marlborough and took up farming in 1855. His wife planted a gumtree along Jacksons Road, it remains a regional icon and can be seen on the Jackson estate label. It was up to the fifth generation of Jacksons to take an interest in viticulture and establish vines. John Stitchbury released his first vintage in 1991, his love of agriculture and passion for making good wine, earning Jackson Estate the Sauvignon Blanc Trophy at the prestigious London International in 1993.

It is a bit of a tradition at Isabel Estate that just before budburst, all the local sheep are rounded up, and the odd goat as well, to be moved off to holding pastures. This is just before the dear ruminants develop a taste for the succulent new shoots which are sprouting. Exposing the ripening bunches to the sun brings on more tropical flavours for a more complete ripeness, this also serves to tame the chilling acidity which can be at teeth dissolving levels in cooler years.

Classically structured with a well established estate styling, Hunter's have won more than 100 gold at international wine competitions, including Marquis de Goulaine Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc in the World at the International Wine & Spirit Competition. Jane Hunter is a highly qualified viticulturist with a long family history of wine growing, she worked closely with eminent Australian oenologist Dr Tony Jordan to achieve the quality of harvests which are benchmarks in the world of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

Fully Organic Certified grown and made, Huia are focused on hand crafting unique wines which express the effusiveness of Marlborough fruit. The range of sites available to Huia provides some exciting opportunities for vinification through traditional as well as more modern techniques to increase the depth of flavour. Fermented to a dry, adults only styling, elderflower notes, red bell pepper and nettles lift the nose; the palate is exquisitely balanced and refined, the excellence of terroir imparts a structure of rich minerality.

The legend of Howling Wolves is steeped in a philosphy of producing nothing but the finest wines from fruit grown within the superlative Willyabrup appellation of Margaret River. No detail has ever been overlooked in the winemaking process and no corners are cut in applying the most exacting standards of vinification. Initially established to process grapes and provide the very best service to local growers, Howling Wolves now collate the most exceptional parcels of Margaret River Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc to be vinified under their own label.

The crafting and assemblage of Howard Park Sauvignon Blanc focuses on the regional eloquence of fruit, to build layers of flavour, structure and texture, while permitting the influence of terroir and clime to speak. A fine and linear wine, displaying an intensity of natural Riesling charm, Mount Barker brings unique gooseberry and stonefruit characters, lime citrus and refined acidity. Margaret River contributes palate weight and varietal fruit, lemon /lime citrus and black currant, exquisitely perfumed by notes of elder flower and sweet herb.

Houghton have been famous for their rejuvenating white wines since colonial times, called upon by pioneers and early settlers to quench their thirst after a hard days labour. Exported to the British Empire, they earned a reputation for excellence and established their trademark as the red stripe brand. Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc is a wine that West Australia does best, choice parcels are assembled by Houghton into the classically dry, early drinking accord of citrus, herbaceousness and slate, complemented by a touch of punchy gooseberry fruit.

Over several generations, with roots dating back to the 19th century, the Hill-Smith family have become expert in locating exceptional sites that maximise the personality of their wines. A favourite playground has been Valley Eden, in the rugged and undulating high country of the Barossa. Sauvignon Blanc is fashioned from parcels grown to the propitious eight hectare Hill-Smith family vineyard. The variations in fruit ripeness, oak treatment and wild yeast adds an extra dimension of complexity and finesse to the wine.

One of Marlborough's oldest and most venerable estates, Highfield was established to grazing and agriculture in 1935, at a time when there was no such thing as Marlborough wine. Following gossip of a successful North Island winemaker surveying local sites for viticulture in the 1970s, Highfield was planted to its first acreage of vine. A rogue clone of Sauvignon Blanc proved so successful, that it became the style around which Marlborough wines are based. A remarkably clean and aromatic, tropical kiwi nose and palate, Highfield endure to this day.

The hills surrounding Adelaide were planted to some of South Australia's very first vineyards in the 1800s. Most of these have since disappeared, but the cool climate and fertile slopes of the Adelaide Hills now provide the idyllic growing conditions for truly world class Sauvignon Blanc. Fruit is grown on Hewitson's own vineyard between Hahndorf and Mount Barker. LuLu articulates a perfect harmony, the affinity that stands between Sauvignon Blanc and the terroir of Adelaide Hills, displaying fresh, varietal characters and crisp acidity.

A revitalizing cépage of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris, from fine vineyards in Eden Valley and the distinguished Henschke Lenswood property at Adelaide Hills. This adroitly, hand chosen kaleidoscope of parcels is fashioned into a seamless wine, of stunning bouquets and engaging palate, named in honour of great aunt Ottilie Mathilde Henschke. Like the many remarkable women of an era when daily life was a far cry from the ease of today, she grew her own produce while raising a large family.

Two thirds Semillon grown to Henschke vineyards on Eden Valley, vinified around a solid backbone of topical Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc from the distinguished Henschke property at Lenswood. Named for Eleanor Hill who married George Crossman Thyer in 1848, the grower who pioneered and developed Henschke's original Eden Valley site. Rich, spicy citrus flavours line the palate, crisp acidity, fine length and exquisite balance, take Eleanor out for the freshest fish or lightly spiced Asian faire.