Explore 4: Sauvignon Blanc - The Other Side of the Grape If you think you know Sauvignon Blanc, think again. Our Explore 4 case takes the world’s most-loved white and sends it on an adventure, from Chile’s wind-swept coast to the ocean mists of South Africa, the cool limestone hills of New Zealand, and finally the golden glow of Spain. This isn’t your usual grassy, gooseberry gang. These are wines that stretch Sauvignon’s wings, wild fermentations, skin contact, lees ageing and salt-licked terroirs. Each bottle tells a different story of the grape’s personality, from racy and mineral to textured and sun-soaked. For the curious drinker, the explorer at heart, or anyone ready to swap their routine glass for something a little more wow. Grab a corkscrew, pour a glass, and discover Sauvignon Blanc’s wild side. Here’s what’s in the case: 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Creation, Walker Bay, South Africa The Sea-Mist SpritzCool, crisp and wildly refreshing, all lime zest, gooseberry and sea spray. Lively acidity and a salty, mineral edge give this wine its oceanic energy. Think of it as South Africa’s Sauvignon with a coastal soul. 2024 Pouilly-Fumé 'Les Loges', Domaine des Rabichattes, Loire Flint FlickerThis is classic Pouilly-Fumé with a clean Loire snap. Lemon zest, grapefruit, green apple and white peach lead the nose, followed by wet stone, nettle, fresh herbs and a subtle smoky edge. It has all the brightness you want from Sauvignon Blanc, but with more poise and mineral detail than the everyday style. 2025 Pomelado Orange, Dominio de Punctum, La Mancha, Spain Sun in a GlassAmber-hued and full of Mediterranean warmth, this skin-contact Sauvignon sings with orange peel, apricot and chamomile. Textural, dry and gently savoury, it’s sunshine, spice and Spanish creativity all in one. 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, Main Divide by Pegasus Bay, North Canterbury, New Zealand The Southern MaverickZesty grapefruit, lemongrass and passionfruit leap from the glass, grounded by a streak of minerality and herbal lift. Tight, energetic and beautifully balanced, it’s New Zealand Sauvignon with a cool-climate twist.
