Andrew Jefford: Very pale: water-green. No mistake: Here comes New Zealand (and presumably Marlborough) SB at its grassiest. But the grass is so sweet to smell... hugely enticing. On the palate, this is classic, vivid, crunchy, fresh, explosive, head-turning, and pretty much everything that drinkers have come to expect and love from this variety from this source. It’s such fun to taste and to drink that it seems churlish to ask for more. So I won’t. Yum! 16

Andreas Larsson: Some leafy notes, elderflower and white currants. The palate is crisp and youthful, with a light structure and medium-long finish—straightforward and enjoyable 12

Stephan Reinhardt: Where are my oysters?! It’s unfair to serve this wine at 1:20pm without any kind of food. To me, this is New Zealand signature Sauvignon Blanc, combining refreshing fruit flavors with minerals and the purity of origin. Okay, the acidity is searing rather than crisp, but the wine itself is an unfinished symphony rather than a Beethoven Ninth. Unlike famous composers, this wine has the chance to finish what is nothing but promise today. However, do not wait too long: In two years, it could be perfect 16