The 2017 Sauvignon Blanc may not go down as an all-time classic Cloudy Bay, but in a difficult vintage, the wine has turned out excellent. Hints of snow pea pods accent tropical fruit notes in a wine that is soft, round and harmonious, showing ample concentration and length despite the rain-plagued harvest. (JC)

Marlborough growers had to be on the ball in the vineyard in 2017, a challenging vintage that was wetter than usual. Senior winemaker Tim Heath describes this new release as fuller than 2016 in character, with more succulent fruit weight. Swirl your glass and the classic Marlborough Savvy aromas that made this wine so famous jump out at you: exuberant tropical stone fruit, lime and lemon. About 5% of the blend spent four months in oak with lees stirring, adding roundness and depth to a palate which combines fruit intensity with lively acidity. (AW)

The 2017 Sauvignon Blanc has a fresh bouquet with light apple blossom and greengage aromas. The palate is fresh on the entry, with crisp acidity, and quite saline in the mouth. The finish is grassy and slightly peppery. (NM)