The 2024 Tinpot Hut Sauvignon Blanc has officially claimed its spot as our undisputed "house favorite" for the Marlborough category, and for good reason. Winemaker Fiona Turner has once again captured the lightning-in-a-bottle tension that defines the Awatere and Wairau Valleys, blending fruit from stony, wind-swept sites with lush alluvial parcels. This isn’t your average, one-note fruit juice; it’s a sophisticated, mineral-etched white that punches far above its weight class. If you find yourself constantly reaching for Spanish Albariño or crisp, Mediterranean whites, this bottle has your name written all over it.

The wine opens with a riveting aromatic display of passionfruit, feijoa, and lime peel, underlined by an electric vein of crushed-stone minerality and fresh-cut herbs. On the palate, it is fabulously vibrant, offering a "crunchy" acidity that cuts through the tropical richness with surgical precision. It’s a 94-point powerhouse that remains incredibly versatile—perfect for a sunset aperitif or served alongside a platter of fresh oysters or tangy goat cheese. This is the definitive "peak summer" white, and given how quickly our previous shipments vanished, you’ll want to secure a case before it’s gone again.

94 Points, Wine Orbit, Sam Kim: 

"It's fabulously aromatic on the nose, showing passionfruit, feijoa, fresh fig, and lime peel aromas. The palate is equally appealing with excellent vibrancy and juicy acidity, leading to a persistent, delectable finish." - Nov. 2024