There's a lovely lift of passion fruit, guava, citrus and floral aromas to start, backed by a gunflint and briny note. The palate is a graceful balance of texture, acidity, flavor and length. The long, lifted acidity and chalky bite to the finish make one want to reach for another glass. This is classy and food-friendly.

Offers lime, pear and lemon zest notes that are elegant, but not shy on power, with accents of matcha, lemon thyme and a touch of crunchy sea salt on the juicy finish. Drink now. 35,000 cases imported.

The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc from Loveblock seeks to be a different take on the commercial Sauvignon Blancs, this being farmed organically before fermentation in a combination of amphorae, barrels and concrete eggs. The resulting style may have the inimitable acidity of Marlborough coursing through its veins, but it also has a leesy texture, curved edges and richness on the finish. Hailing from the Awatere Valley, there are plenty of green flavors in evidence - pea and capsicum - and a hint of flint. The 2022 is bright, zesty and alive.