Kono Sauvignon Blanc

Vibrant. Fruit-driven. Zesty. Crisp. Fresh.

Aromas

Citrus zest, grapefruit, passionfruit and lemongrass

Palate

Ripe lemon and lime, green apple, pineapple
Fresh, crisp and vibrant acidity

Match with

Seafood - scallops, mussels, oysters, white fish, salad and vegetable dishes, goat's cheese

About Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc translates to 'Wild White' – an apt description for a wine that's nothing short of wild on the palate. 

The most common flavours in Sauvignon Blanc are citrus fruits, particularly lime and lemon, green apple, bell pepper, white peach and passion fruit. 

Enjoy our Kono Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc in a classic white wine glass with a slight tulip shape; the glass's slimmer aperture will allow the wine's freshness to shine.

Our refreshingly crisp Kono Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is best served chilled between 43-50F (5-10C)

We recommend drinking your Sauvignon Blanc within three to four days following opening. 

Awards

  • 8× Wine Spectator Best Value Award

  • 90 Points & Best Buy – Wine Enthusiast

  • Diamond Trophy & Double Gold – 2022 Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards

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Recipes

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$113.94 - 6 x 750ml bottles.
$18.99 per bottle.

Answering your questions

  • Our Kono Sauvignon Blanc grapes are grown in Marlborough, across three distinct sub-regions: the Wairau Valley, the Southern Valleys, and the Awatere Valley.

  • It’s the climate.

    Marlborough sits at the top of the South Island, with the Pacific Ocean to the east and Cook Strait to the north. Hot days, cool nights, and three distinct sub-regions bringing something slightly different to the glass.

    In Marlborough, we have some of the highest sunshine hours in all of Aotearoa, New Zealand, combined with a cool maritime climate that slows ripening right down.

    The result is fruit with intense flavour and naturally fresh acidity, which is exactly what makes a great Sauvignon Blanc.

  • Not currently. We're a production-first operation, and that's where our energy belongs right now.

    If you're visiting the Marlborough or Nelson regions, we can point you to some outstanding cellar door trails!

  • If you're in New Zealand, you can shop directly through our website and have bottles delivered to your door.

    We also stock through selected New Zealand liquor stores, bars, and restaurants.

  • You'll find us on shelves at Trader Joe's and through national grocery and liquor stores across the US.

  • Te Tauihu is the Māori name for the top of New Zealand's South Island, meaning "the prow of the canoe".

    It’s a place of dramatic mountain ranges, pristine coastlines, and remarkable growing conditions.

    For us, Te Tauihu is home.