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Guide to Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon Feature Week
Clos Henri Sauvignon Blanc 2025, Marlborough NZD $25
This organic, dry-grown vineyard shone in 2025, crafting a remarkably value-priced estate wine with elegance and complexity, capturing all the best qualities of the year. Great value for the price.
Quite restrained with subtle aromas of earth, green olive, green pineapple and a hint of gorse flower. The palate harbours density and depth under the shell of acidity and phenolics. Gravel, hessian and wet stone complexities rise alongside a touch of dried spice on the bone-dry finish. Accessible and expressive, this mid-weight sauvignon oozes sophistication. (Screwcap)
Score: 93 ★★★★ – view original tasting note
Alcohol: 13.5%
Drink: now to 2028
Food: seared scallops with fennel, cucumber and za’atar
Stockists: Clos Henri Wines; Maison Vauron, Auckland and online (NZ)
Ranked: #4 of 71 2025 Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough
Awarded: Top Rank & Top Value
Wine Classification: 1 Merit