2024 Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc

97 pts
A pitch-perfect, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc from one of Marlborough’s best – crisp, detailed and seriously hard to fault.
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Dog Point’s 2024 Sauvignon Blanc is a reminder that Marlborough can still surprise you – especially in the hands of a producer like this.

Sourced from eight organically farmed vineyards in the Wairau Valley, the fruit was whole bunch pressed and left to ferment in stainless steel, with a portion going wild to bring a little extra texture and detail. No fining, no fluff – just smart, clear-eyed winemaking that’s all about purity and precision.

This year’s release is especially layered. It opens with bright citrus, chalk and stone fruit, then moves into a more savoury, mineral-driven zone – there’s a gentle creamy note in the background, too, but nothing overdone. The palate is punchy but beautifully controlled, with mouthwatering acidity and a salty snap to finish.

It’s not Sauvignon trying to be anything else – just the variety at full stretch, handled with care and confidence. Drink it with oysters, or just enjoy it for what it is: one of the finest white wines in the country.

97 points
"A washing line of fresh linen, spring daisies and gently waving buffalo grass... This is a global benchmark for sauvignon blanc."
- Shanteh Wale (Halliday Wine Companion)

97 points - "A washing line of fresh linen, spring daisies and gently waving buffalo grass. There is lemon posset, limestone, chalk and grapefruit skin. Citrus and white stone fruit flavours centre deeply in the mid-palate, with a tantalising amount of fresh fruit sweetness and cascading and yet tapered acidity. This is just a top-notch white wine, full stop. Detailed, layered and moreish in every sense of the word. Close your eyes and take in the pretty aromas, taste the sandy dry mineral tones, consider the palate length and quality and you know you can only be drinking Dog Point from their esteemed Wairau sites in Marlborough. The savoury cream tones add further complexity and finesse. This is a global benchmark for sauvignon blanc." - Shanteh Wale (Halliday Wine Companion)

94 points - "Distinctive reduction on the nose leads to quite a structured palate with layered complexity over a ripe core of apple. Young, tight and with very good concentration, this is classic, displaying lovely balance and length on the pure, precise finish where a touch of minerality emerges." - Stephen Wong (The Real Review)

92 points - "Excellent intensity, texture and length. Straight down the line and good at it. Guava, apple, tropical fruit and thistles. Feels controlled. Feels good. Fruit still jumping up through the finish. Everything is in (very) good order here." - Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)

Customer Reviews

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Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
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2 reviews
  • EH
    Edward H.
    Verified Buyer
    10 months ago
    Reviewing
    2023 Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    One of the best at this price point

    Light and easy with flowery fragrance.

  • EH
    Edward H.
    Verified Buyer
    11 months ago
    Reviewing
    2023 Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Good drop at this price point

    Taste is mellow but a touch too sweet for me; but that's personal taste

Our version of the classic dry aromatic style of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. The citrus core of flavours are juicy and intense with deliciously refreshing saline acidity. The wine calls for simple fresh seafood but can also be enjoyed as a pre-dinner aperitif.

Grapes are picked from eight of our own vineyards within the Wairau Valley. Cropped at an average of 10 tonnes/hectare. The fruit is whole bunch pressed, cold settled before fermentation and 4 months aging in stainless steel tanks. A portion of this wine is fermented using indigenous yeast. Bottled without fining.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type White
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Sauvignon Blanc
Country New Zealand
Region Marlborough
Feature High Score
Organic
Reviewed By Halliday Wine Companion
Critic Score 97
94
Alcohol 13.5%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
Closure Screw Cap

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