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Mohua Wines Sauvignon Blanc

Mohua Wines · Marlborough, South Island · New Zealand

95 pts · Decanter World Wine Awards89 pts · Wine Enthusiastsustainable
$12.99$16.99 save $4.00 (24%)
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Why it’s a great value

Mohua Wines Sauvignon Blanc is $12.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $16.99 — a saving of $4.00 (24%). It carries a verified 95-point score from Decanter World Wine Awards 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, Cupcake Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc is $9.99.

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 zesty Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with grapefruit, lime, mango, melon, elderflower and a clean green snap.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like crisp New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs such as Kim Crawford, Whitehaven, Oyster Bay or Matua, but want a slightly more layered, citrus-tropical style.

Why buy it

It delivers the signature Marlborough mix of bright acidity, tropical fruit and herbaceous freshness in an easy-drinking, food-friendly style.

Best for

Seafood, salads, goat cheese, sunny afternoons and shoppers looking for a lively white under $20 at WineDiscounts.com.

Style

Dry, crisp, aromatic, citrusy and tropical, with no noticeable oak.

Drinks like

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, unoaked Chilean Sauvignon Blanc, crisp dry white wines.

Experience level

Beginner-friendly but polished enough for Sauvignon Blanc fans.

Flavor notes

Fruitpink grapefruitmangohoneydew melonlimepassion fruitpineapple
Floralelderflower
Othersnow peagreen fruitcitrus sherbet

Pairs well with

fresh white fish with citrus salsa · steamed mussels with ginger, chile and coconut milk · fresh green salad with goat cheese · thai-style shrimp or chicken with herbs and lime · fresh cheeses and tapas

Best occasions

seafood dinnerwarm-weather sippingparty white winesalads and lighter mealsaperitif before dinner

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
45-50 F
Decanting:
No decant needed; open and serve chilled.
Glassware:
Use a standard white wine glass to preserve aromatics.
Drink or cellar:
Producer cellaring guidance for recent releases is drink now or 1-2 years, depending on vintage.
After opening:
Best the day it is opened; refrigerate and finish within 1-2 days.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

Mohua Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, aromatic Marlborough white with lively citrus, elderflower and tropical fruit notes, followed by mango, honeydew and pink grapefruit on a refreshing finish. It is bright and mouthwatering, with the clean, fruit-forward energy that makes New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc so easy to enjoy.

Wine details

Type
white
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc
Producer
Mohua Wines
Country
New Zealand
Region
Marlborough, South Island
Appellation
Marlborough
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
12.5%

Details last verified September 25, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Vineyard source:
Marlborough fruit from Wairau Valley sub-regions; the producer lists Lower Wairau and Southern Valleys for the 2025 release, and the 2024 tech sheet lists Lower Wairau, Southern Valleys and Central Wairau.
About the winery · Mohua Wines ›

Mohua Wines is a family-run New Zealand winery founded in 2009. The winery focuses on Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough and Pinot Noir from Central Otago, two of the South Island's best-known wine regions. Mohua describes its approach as combining family winemaking with sustainable practices and a desire to enhance the land. The name honors the Mohua, a rare native bird of New Zealand's South Island, and the winery supports conservation work connected to the species.

Sustainability

Certified Sustainable · New Zealand Sustainable Winegrowing ↗

Critic reviews

95/100Decanter World Wine Awards

“Listed as a 2025 DWWA Gold Medal winner at 95 points; K&L quotes Decanter notes mentioning apples, pears, peaches, melons, grapefruit acidity and a long, harmonious finish.”

Reviewed: Mohua Wines Sauvignon Blanc (2024) — DWWA judging panel; reviewer not individually named in available sources, 2025-06 · source

89/100Wine Enthusiast

“Heady aromas of green bell pepper, summer beans, passionfruit and lime lead to a dry, crunchy palate with mouthwatering acidity.”

Reviewed: Mohua Sauvignon Blanc (2022) — Christina Pickard, 2023-07-01 · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is Mohua Wines Sauvignon Blanc dry or sweet?
Mohua Wines 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 Mohua Wines Sauvignon Blanc taste like?
A zesty Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with grapefruit, lime, mango, melon, elderflower and a clean green snap.
What food pairs with Mohua Wines Sauvignon Blanc?
It pairs well with fresh white fish with citrus salsa, steamed mussels with ginger, chile and coconut milk, fresh green salad with goat cheese, Thai-style shrimp or chicken with herbs and lime and fresh cheeses and tapas.
How should I serve Mohua Wines Sauvignon Blanc?
Serve at 45-50 F. No decant needed; open and serve chilled. Glass: Use a standard white wine glass to preserve aromatics.
Is Mohua Wines Sauvignon Blanc a good value?
Today it is $12.99, $4.00 (24%) below its recorded compare-at price of $16.99. It also holds a verified 95-point score from Decanter World Wine Awards.
Is there a similar wine that costs less than Mohua Wines Sauvignon Blanc?
Cupcake Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc is a comparable Sauvignon Blanc at $9.99. See Cupcake Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Mohua Wines Sauvignon Blanc?
750 ml bottle, 12.5% alcohol by volume.