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Matua Sauvignon Blanc
Matua · Marlborough · New Zealand
$11.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 92-point score from Wine Enthusiast at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, Sterling Vineyards Napa Sauvignon Blanc, is $16.99. If you want to spend less, Robert Mondavi Private Selection Ps Sauvignon Blanc is $8.99.
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 bright, zippy Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with lemon, grapefruit, passion fruit, basil, nettle and green leaf notes.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like crisp New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc such as Kim Crawford, Oyster Bay, Whitehaven or Monkey Bay.
Why buy it
A recognizable Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with verified UPC match, classic citrus-herbal profile and professional reviews on recent vintages.
Best for
Seafood, salads, sushi, roast chicken, warm-weather sipping and easy entertaining.
Style
Dry, crisp, fruit-forward and herbaceous with high refreshment and no noticeable oak.
Drinks like
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc; crisp Loire Sauvignon Blanc for a less tropical comparison; unoaked dry white wines.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly for shoppers who enjoy dry, aromatic, high-acid whites.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
chilled shrimp, oysters or delicate white fish · fried calamari · lemon-herb roasted chicken · goat cheese salad with citrus vinaigrette · salted chips, olives or other salty snacks · sushi or sashimi with citrus and herbs
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 45-50°F / well chilled
- Decanting:
- Do not decant; open and pour while cold.
- Glassware:
- Standard white wine glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Best enjoyed young for its fresh aromatics; drink now to 2 years from current release.
- After opening:
- Refrigerate with a stopper and enjoy within 2-3 days.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Matua Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, dry New Zealand white with citrus, passion fruit, grapefruit, green herb and blackcurrant-leaf notes. Bright acidity and a clean, refreshing finish make it an easy choice for seafood, salads, roast chicken and salty snacks.
Wine details
- Type
- white
- Varietal
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc 100%
- Producer
- Matua
- Country
- New Zealand
- Region
- Marlborough
- Appellation
- Marlborough
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- Sauvignon Blanc plots from Marlborough, New Zealand.
- Vessel:
- Stainless steel fermentation.
About the winery · Matua ›
Matua is a New Zealand wine brand founded by brothers Bill and Ross Spence, with roots going back to 1974. The winery is closely associated with New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and is described by its distributor as having produced New Zealand's first Sauvignon Blanc. Matua sources grapes from noted New Zealand regions including Marlborough, Hawke's Bay and Central Otago. Marlborough is central to the brand's Sauvignon Blanc identity, known for crisp, fresh and zesty wines.
Critic reviews
92/100Wine Enthusiast
“Dried herbs, lemongrass and passionfruit; textural, long and persistent with salted pink grapefruit.”
87/100Wine Enthusiast
“Vivid lemon, fresh basil, tomato leaf and green beans; bright acidity with enough fruit concentration.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Matua Sauvignon Blanc dry or sweet?
- Matua Sauvignon Blanc is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is light-to-medium bodied.
- What does Matua Sauvignon Blanc taste like?
- A bright, zippy Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with lemon, grapefruit, passion fruit, basil, nettle and green leaf notes.
- What food pairs with Matua Sauvignon Blanc?
- It pairs well with chilled shrimp, oysters or delicate white fish, fried calamari, lemon-herb roasted chicken, goat cheese salad with citrus vinaigrette and salted chips, olives or other salty snacks.
- How should I serve Matua Sauvignon Blanc?
- Serve at 45-50°F / well chilled. Do not decant; open and pour while cold. Glass: Standard white wine glass.
- Is Matua Sauvignon Blanc a good value?
- At $11.99 it carries a verified 92-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than Matua Sauvignon Blanc?
- Robert Mondavi Private Selection Ps Sauvignon Blanc is a comparable Sauvignon Blanc at $8.99. See Robert Mondavi Private Selection Ps Sauvignon Blanc
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Matua Sauvignon Blanc?
- 750 ml bottle, 13% alcohol by volume.