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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Grown to the the Henschke Archer's Vineyard at Lenswood in Adelaide Hills, near the heart of the South Mount Lofty Ranges. A refreshing passionfruit, citrus and gooseberry nuanced wine with flinty mineral aromas following up, Coralinga is a highly regional expression of Sauvignon Blanc, delivering ample varietal complexity and true elegance.

Thomas Hardy left Devon at the age of twenty and immigrated to the colony of South Australia, where he established a winery on the banks of Adelaide's River Torrens in 1853. The Tintara wineworks in neighbouring McLaren Vale have since become the home of Hardy Wines, but Adelaide Hills have never been far off the estate's radar. The quality of Sauvignon Blanc here is world class, recognised internationally. Oomoo has returned to exploit the high quality harvests, fashioning a vibrant regional wine with picquant fruit and enticing aromas.

McWilliam's Hanwood Estate is one of the nation's most dependable labels, wines fashioned from high quality fruit grown to the finest vineyards. The town of Hanwood itself is a historically significant place, the original site where John James McWilliam was inspired to establish viticulture in 1913. Today's Hanwood makes wines which are enjoyed throughout Australia and in markets around the world, a stylish young Sauvignon Blanc that's crisp and revitalizing, ideally alongside crumbed oysters or freshly tossed chicken caesar.

An invigoratingly pure varietal white by top winemaking marksman Denis Gunn, expressing the qualities of Hawkes Bay terroir, focusing on the strengths of the Gunn vineyard. Completely satisfying, redolent with zing galore and the big fruit driven character of the district, made in an uncomplicated early drinking style. A sensational, well balanced and fully integrated Sauvignon Blanc upon release, you'll enjoy Gunn Estate just on it's own, or as a smart accompaniement to fresh grilled fishes and crispy skin chicken.

The Greenstone Point vineyards are located on choice soils within the renowned Marlborough winegrowing region. Made famous for it's world class Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough is graced by a picturesque coastline, sheltered bays and scenic harbours. The Greenstone Point winemakers are as fastidious at managing vines as they are at maintaining the natural beauty of the country, putting their philosophy of minimalist intervention into practice. Their devoted efforts are rewarded each vintage by harvests of ripe and intensely flavoured fruit.

Previous vintages have claimed Trophy Citadelles du Vin France and multi Gold Montreal, Singapore and UK, Russia and Japan. A solidly structured wine with exuberant aromas of gooseberry, grapefruit and pineapple, complimented by layers of rich flavour, impressive weight and excellent length. Surely one of the most powerful and intense Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs, with one of the longest ever finishes, an array of flavours and bouquet which continue into infinite.

A wine of limited production and suitably high demand, fashioned from the distinguished vineyard of Dennis and Val Kraft at Tanunda, which consistently delivers an impeccable quality of fruit with balance and definition. Vines are fully mature and well into their fourth decade, they perform magnificently every vintage, yielding a big, exotic tropical fruit style of Sauvignon Blanc with firm structure. In some years, a component of Adelaide Hills fruit is included, to enhance the Barossa refinement with a dollop of cool climate steelyness and vegetal.

Goundrey are based at Mount Barker, where the fortuitious microclimes deliver vintages of the most deeply flavoursome wines, which paradoxically seem more European than Aussie in style. The magnificent Langton estate property is home to Goundrey, recognized throughout the region as one of the most distinguished vineyards in all Great Southern. Essential to the superlative quality of their Sauvignon Blanc is the excellence of Mount Barker terroir, where the vines are stimulated to yield grapes of clean fresh flavours and intense, evocative aromaticness.

A perennial wine show performer, Goldwater is consistently praised by notable reviewers as one of the finest Sauvignon Blanc to be found anywhere. The philosophy is simple, great wines are born in the vineyard. Goldwater combine old world traditional viticultural practices with modern day methodology to achieve outstanding, world class efforts. Careful site selection, sustainable land management and meticulous vineyard management, including innovative trellising and low yields, translate into crops of the highest quality Sauvignon Blanc.

The team at Golden Ranges simply can't help themselves, they get excited about Sauvignon Blanc and spend their spare time traversing the vineyards of Marlborough, walking up and down the rows and plucking grapes off the vine. The aim is to collate those parcels which can best display all the exhilarating qualities we know and love about Sauvignon Blanc, luscious fruit flavours and evocative aromas. Abounding with pungent tropicality and fine zesty acids, Golden Ranges is Marlborough at it's finest, moreish and fresh, fruit powered and delicious.

Gnangara, pronounced nan-gara, is a reference to the underground spring which nourishes much of the fertile region surrounding the original Evans & Tate wineworks. The perpetually replenished vines yield grapes with great flavour intensity and natural acidity, particularly from sites around Manjimup and Pemberton. The freshness of lime zest comes from Manjimup, Pemberton contributes vital slatey and grassy characters.

Giesen are one of the most prominent estates in Marlborough, best known for their essential Sauvignon Blanc. Giesen's range of twenty three vineyard locations provide a considerable pallette of flavour profiles to assemble the definitive Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc while allowing winemakers the opportunity to move around the valley harvesting fruit when at its best. Giesen's choice of vineyards contribute to a distinctive style that displays tropically ripe fruit characters as well as the crisper, lively green expressions which are so characteristic of Marlborough.

When Giesen first planted their vines to Marlborough's auspicious soils, it is unlikely they could have anticipated the fame they would achieve, by virtue of their enduring Sauvignon Blanc. The distinctive pungency and zesty fruit flavours have forever captured the imagination of the international wine community. A wine that's close to the hearts of lovers of good Sauvignon Blanc almost everywhere in the world, inspiringly nettle and gooseberry flavoured, combined with a juicy, yet dry minerality.

Giesen release several editions of New Zealand's leading Sauvignon Blanc each year. The Brothers is a fine assemblage of fruit from four vineyards at Rapaura, Mathews Lane and Dillon's Point. The Rapaura blocks show intense capsicum and pungent box tree aromas, contributing a juicy weight to the palate. The balance of parcels bring intense lifted citrus and nettle perfumes while adding superb linear structure. It's the vital, refreshing qualities and impeccably clean finish which make Giesen wines so appealing to palates throughout the world.

The high altitude, cool ripening Gapsted vineyard at Whitfield in Valley King, facing east at an elevation of 375 metres, is ideally suited to harvests of the finest Sauvignon Blanc. Protected from the hot afternoon sun by hills behind the property, the managed canopy delivers vintages which are fully endowed with an intensity of aromaticness and flavour. As is always the case with good fruit, the wine virtually makes itself. Revealing just a hint of fine tangy acidity, Gapsted is lively, wonderfully balanced and refreshingly crisp, all the way to the finish.