white2024 (representative vintage)$12–$28 est.

Central Otago Sauvignon Blanc

Central Otago Estate · Central Otago · New Zealand

Central Otago Sauvignon Blanc is an white wine from New Zealand, in the Central Otago region (New Zealand's South Island interior, around Queenstown and Cromwell - the world's southernmost wine region.), made principally from Sauvignon Blanc. a house-style Central Otago sauvignon blanc that showcases the grape in this region.

In character, this value tier delivers the classic sauvignon blanc profile — grass, gooseberry, passion fruit, herbaceous — with the structural stamp of Central Otago and a medium-bodied presence. This profile reflects published sources, winery information and regional reference material, researched editorially rather than tasted blind.

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Profile at a Glance

Body
Medium
Acidity
High
Tannin
N/A
Sweetness
Low
ABV
12–13%
Finish
A classic Central Otago expression of sauvignon blanc.

Aromas & Flavours

grassgooseberrypassion fruitherbaceousflinty
  • · gooseberry
  • · passion fruit
  • · cut grass
  • · lime zest
  • · green pepper

Food Pairing

  • · goat cheese
  • · asparagus
  • · oysters
  • · ceviche
  • · green salad

Perfect Pairing Guides

Food guides featuring wines made from this grape.

Serving & Cellaring

Temperature
8–11 °C
Decanting
No need — a quick chill is enough
Cellaring
1–3 years

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Where to Buy

Indicative retail: $12–$28. Available through specialist wine retailers, importers and online merchants such as Total Wine, Wine.com and Vivino Marketplace. Prices are editorial estimates and vary by market.