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The Retreat / Off-Piste Wines Sauvignon Blanc
The Retreat / Off-Piste Wines · South Island · New Zealand
$14.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 89-point score from Wine Spectator at a price under $25. If you want to spend less, Kendall-Jackson Sauvignon Blanc is $10.99.
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
Zesty Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc: passionfruit, grapefruit, lime, green pepper and fresh herbs with a crisp finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you enjoy New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs such as Oyster Bay, Kim Crawford or Starborough, especially the citrusy, grassy side of the style.
Why buy it
It delivers the recognizable Marlborough profile at a moderate price: aromatic fruit, tangy acidity and easy food-pairing flexibility.
Best for
Seafood, goat cheese, fresh salads, casual gatherings and shoppers who want a bright, dry white.
Style
Dry, light-bodied, high-acid and aromatic, with tropical fruit plus green-herbal notes.
Drinks like
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Sauvignon Blanc with riper fruit, crisp unoaked aromatic whites.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly, but still useful for Sauvignon Blanc fans looking for a crisp everyday bottle.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
oysters, ceviche or shrimp with citrus · goat cheese salad with herbs · asparagus or green vegetables with lemon vinaigrette · thai green curry or spicy noodle dishes · grilled chicken with fresh herbs
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 45-50°F
- Decanting:
- Do not decant; serve straight from the fridge after a few minutes in glass.
- Glassware:
- Standard white wine glass with a narrower bowl.
- Drink or cellar:
- Best enjoyed young for its fresh aromatics; current-release style.
- After opening:
- Reseal and refrigerate; best within 2-3 days.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A crisp Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with lively passionfruit, lime, grapefruit and green-herbal notes. Bright acidity and a clean, refreshing finish make it an easy pick for seafood, goat cheese and warm-weather sipping.
Wine details
- Type
- white
- Varietal
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Producer
- The Retreat / Off-Piste Wines
- Country
- New Zealand
- Region
- South Island
- Appellation
- Marlborough
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 12.5%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
Explore
Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- Marlborough, New Zealand
About the winery · The Retreat / Off-Piste Wines ›
The Retreat is presented in the U.S. market as a Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc brand, with Tri-Vin listing The Retreat as producer/brand and linking to Off-Piste Wines as the producer website. Off-Piste Wines is a UK-based wine company founded in 2007 that works with producers to bring branded wines to the UK and global markets. Its own site emphasizes consumer-focused, relevant wine brands and a portfolio of its own and key producer brands. The exact estate or vineyard source for The Retreat was not stated in the sources read.
Critic reviews
89/100Wine Spectator
“Ruby grapefruit, apricot and Key lime flavors are sleek and juicy, with green tea and ginger details.”
87/100Vinous
“Tropical passion fruit and pineapple mingle with green notes of lime and elderflower.”
87/100Wine Enthusiast
“Passionfruit, lime granita, grapefruit and green bell pepper lead to a crisp, tangy, dry palate.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Retreat / Off-Piste Wines Sauvignon Blanc dry or sweet?
- The Retreat / Off-Piste 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 The Retreat / Off-Piste Wines Sauvignon Blanc taste like?
- Zesty Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc: passionfruit, grapefruit, lime, green pepper and fresh herbs with a crisp finish.
- What food pairs with The Retreat / Off-Piste Wines Sauvignon Blanc?
- It pairs well with Oysters, ceviche or shrimp with citrus, Goat cheese salad with herbs, Asparagus or green vegetables with lemon vinaigrette, Thai green curry or spicy noodle dishes and Grilled chicken with fresh herbs.
- How should I serve The Retreat / Off-Piste Wines Sauvignon Blanc?
- Serve at 45-50°F. Do not decant; serve straight from the fridge after a few minutes in glass. Glass: Standard white wine glass with a narrower bowl.
- Is The Retreat / Off-Piste Wines Sauvignon Blanc a good value?
- At $14.99 it carries a verified 89-point score from Wine Spectator; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than The Retreat / Off-Piste Wines Sauvignon Blanc?
- Kendall-Jackson Sauvignon Blanc is a comparable Sauvignon Blanc at $10.99. See Kendall-Jackson Sauvignon Blanc
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of The Retreat / Off-Piste Wines Sauvignon Blanc?
- 750 ml bottle, 12.5% alcohol by volume.