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Locations Wine Nz Sauvignon Blanc
Locations Wine · Marlborough · New Zealand
$17.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 92-point score from James Suckling at a price under $25. If you want to spend less, Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc is $13.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
A crisp New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with gooseberry, passionfruit, preserved lemon, fresh herbs, lemongrass, and a mineral snap.
You’ll like this if…
Try it if you like zesty Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, citrusy whites, or unoaked wines with a grassy-herbal edge.
Why buy it
It offers the classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc profile from a well-known Dave Phinney project, with fruit selected from several Marlborough subregions for layered freshness.
Best for
Seafood, goat cheese, green vegetables, and a refreshing chilled glass before dinner.
Style
Dry, bright, aromatic, citrusy, tropical, herbal, and mineral.
Drinks like
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc; Chilean coastal Sauvignon Blanc; crisp Loire Sauvignon Blanc with more tropical fruit.
Experience level
Easy for casual Sauvignon Blanc fans, but with enough regional detail for shoppers who follow Marlborough styles.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
raw oysters or shrimp cocktail · fish tacos with lime crema · goat cheese with herbs · asparagus, arugula, or green salad with citrus vinaigrette
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 45-50°F
- Decanting:
- No decant needed; open shortly before serving.
- Glassware:
- Medium white wine glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Best enjoyed young for freshness; drink now.
- After opening:
- Refrigerate with a closure and enjoy within 2-3 days.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Locations New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is a bright, zesty white built from Marlborough sites including Wairau Valley, Awatere Valley, and Waihopai. Expect gooseberry, feijoa, tropical fruit, preserved lemon, fresh-cut grass, herbs, and a clean mineral finish.
Wine details
- Type
- white
- Varietal
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Producer
- Locations Wine
- Country
- New Zealand
- Region
- Marlborough
- Appellation
- New Zealand
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Dave Phinney, Proprietor and Winemaker.
- Vineyard source:
- Fruit from vineyards in the Wairau Valley, Awatere Valley, and Waihopai.
About the winery · Locations Wine ›
Locations is Dave Phinney's international blending project. The concept is to make wines that represent a country or location while blending across appellations where the winemaking team believes it improves the final wine. The winery says it seeks out high-quality vineyards and forward-thinking growers, then combines parcels to pay homage to the country of origin. For the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, the producer focuses on Marlborough sources including Wairau Valley, Awatere Valley, and Waihopai.
Critic reviews
92/100James Suckling
“Fresh nose of lime zest, lemongrass, fennel and fresh herbs; medium-bodied with sharp, tangy acidity.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Locations Wine Nz Sauvignon Blanc dry or sweet?
- Locations Wine Nz Sauvignon Blanc is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-bodied.
- What does Locations Wine Nz Sauvignon Blanc taste like?
- A crisp New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with gooseberry, passionfruit, preserved lemon, fresh herbs, lemongrass, and a mineral snap.
- What food pairs with Locations Wine Nz Sauvignon Blanc?
- It pairs well with raw oysters or shrimp cocktail, fish tacos with lime crema, goat cheese with herbs and asparagus, arugula, or green salad with citrus vinaigrette.
- How should I serve Locations Wine Nz Sauvignon Blanc?
- Serve at 45-50°F. No decant needed; open shortly before serving. Glass: Medium white wine glass.
- Is Locations Wine Nz Sauvignon Blanc a good value?
- At $17.99 it carries a verified 92-point score from James Suckling; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than Locations Wine Nz Sauvignon Blanc?
- Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc is a comparable Sauvignon Blanc at $13.99. See Josh Cellars Sauvignon Blanc
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Locations Wine Nz Sauvignon Blanc?
- 750 ml bottle.