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Wither Hills Hill Sauvignon Blanc
Wither Hills · Marlborough · New Zealand
$12.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 85-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, 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
Zesty lime and citrus with passionfruit, guava, green-herb freshness and a crisp finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you enjoy lively Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs such as Kim Crawford, Oyster Bay or Whitehaven, especially when you want bright acidity and tropical fruit.
Why buy it
It delivers the classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc profile in a clean, refreshing style that is easy to match with seafood and salads.
Best for
Seafood, sunny afternoons, appetizers and shoppers looking for a bright white with strong refreshment value.
Style
Dry-to-off-dry impression, high-acid, fruit-forward Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
Drinks like
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc; Loire Sauvignon Blanc drinkers may find this riper and more tropical.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly, but familiar enough for Sauvignon Blanc fans.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
fresh oysters, shrimp cocktail or grilled scallops · citrus-dressed white fish or ceviche · goat cheese salad with herbs and green vegetables · lemon-herb chicken
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 45-50°F
- Decanting:
- No decanting needed; serve soon after opening for maximum freshness.
- Glassware:
- Standard white wine glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Best enjoyed young and fresh.
- After opening:
- Best within 1-2 days refrigerated with a closure.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
A bright Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from Wither Hills, built around mouth-watering acidity, citrus fruit, crunchy green notes and tropical guava. It is a refreshing, seafood-friendly white for shoppers who like the lively New Zealand style.
Wine details
- Type
- white
- Varietal
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Producer
- Wither Hills
- Country
- New Zealand
- Region
- Marlborough
- Appellation
- Marlborough
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 13.5%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Matt Large, Head Winemaker
- Vineyard source:
- Wairau Valley / Marlborough; specific vineyard source for this bottling was not stated in the sources read.
- Vessel:
- Not stated in sources read.
About the winery · Wither Hills ›
Wither Hills is a Marlborough producer whose wines are presented as expressions of New Zealand place and regional character. The official site describes this Sauvignon Blanc as a Wairau Valley wine with citrus fruit, crunchy green notes, tropical guava and mouth-watering acidity. The producer's Marlborough vineyard pages highlight sites including Rarangi, cooled by sea breeze, and Taylor River, planted to Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Head winemaker Matt Large is a Marlborough local, with Patricia Miranda-Taylor also listed as winemaker.
Sustainability
Critic reviews
85/100Wine Enthusiast
“Peach, lime and passionfruit ... acidity keeps it fresh.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Wither Hills Hill Sauvignon Blanc dry or sweet?
- Wither Hills Hill Sauvignon Blanc is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is light-to-medium bodied.
- What does Wither Hills Hill Sauvignon Blanc taste like?
- Zesty lime and citrus with passionfruit, guava, green-herb freshness and a crisp finish.
- What food pairs with Wither Hills Hill Sauvignon Blanc?
- It pairs well with Fresh oysters, shrimp cocktail or grilled scallops, Citrus-dressed white fish or ceviche, Goat cheese salad with herbs and green vegetables and Lemon-herb chicken.
- How should I serve Wither Hills Hill Sauvignon Blanc?
- Serve at 45-50°F. No decanting needed; serve soon after opening for maximum freshness. Glass: Standard white wine glass.
- Is Wither Hills Hill Sauvignon Blanc a good value?
- At $12.99 it carries a verified 85-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than Wither Hills Hill 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 Wither Hills Hill Sauvignon Blanc?
- 750 ml bottle, 13.5% alcohol by volume.