2024 Te Whare Ra Sauvignon Blanc

A vibrant and texturally expressive Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc — pale straw and luminous, with tropical fruit, citrus zest and gooseberry intensity, passion fruit and lemongrass and the extraordinary biodynamic purity, saline mineral character and food-friendly freshness that makes Te Whare Ra one of Marlborough's most celebrated and respected biodynamic producers.

From Jason and Anna Flowerday — one of New Zealand's most respected winemaking couples, farming biodynamically in the Wairau Valley of Marlborough. Not your typical Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc — Te Whare Ra's biodynamic approach delivers texture, complexity and natural wine vitality that sets this apart from the industrial Marlborough style. Triple international critical acclaim and extraordinary value at $29.

95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 94 Points – The R Review | 94 Points – Cameron Douglas MS

Marlborough, New Zealand

$29 a bottle
Sauvignon Blanc • Te Whare Ra • Marlborough

"Not your typical Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc — Te Whare Ra's biodynamic approach delivers texture, complexity and natural wine vitality. Triple international critical acclaim at $29."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Pale straw with brilliant clarity and hints of green — luminous, vibrant and inviting.

Aroma:
Vibrant and distinctively expressive with:

• tropical fruit, passion fruit and gooseberry
• citrus zest and lemongrass
• fresh herbs and subtle mineral undertones
• the biodynamic purity and saline mineral character that defines Te Whare Ra's signature style

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc of extraordinary aromatic freshness — the tropical fruit and citrus vibrancy of the variety expressed through Jason and Anna Flowerday's celebrated biodynamic winemaking, with the texture and complexity that defines great Te Whare Ra Sauvignon Blanc.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with crisp acidity and excellent balance.
Expect layers of:

• lime, grapefruit and green apple
• passion fruit, tropical fruit and gooseberry
• lemongrass, white pepper and fresh herbs
• characteristic saline minerality and biodynamic precision
• crisp acidity delivering freshness, balance and length

The wine delivers tropical fruit vibrancy with biodynamic texture, combining Jason and Anna Flowerday's celebrated biodynamic winemaking with Marlborough's extraordinary cool-climate terroir and the saline mineral character that defines great Te Whare Ra Sauvignon Blanc.

Finish:
Clean and refreshing with lingering citrus, tropical fruit and the characteristic saline mineral backbone that defines great Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

Critical Acclaim

95pts – Halliday Wine Companion

94pts – The R Review

94pts – Cameron Douglas MS

About Te Whare Ra Sauvignon Blanc

Te Whare Ra is one of Marlborough's most celebrated and respected biodynamic producers, founded by Jason and Anna Flowerday — one of New Zealand's most respected winemaking couples, farming biodynamically in the Wairau Valley with extraordinary care and precision. Celebrated for their aromatic varieties — Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Pinot Gris — Te Whare Ra's Sauvignon Blanc brings the same biodynamic philosophy to Marlborough's most celebrated variety. The result is a Sauvignon Blanc of extraordinary texture, complexity and biodynamic purity — quite different from the industrial Marlborough style, with triple international critical acclaim and extraordinary value at $29.

It represents:

• vibrant, texturally expressive Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from one of New Zealand's most celebrated biodynamic producers
• Jason and Anna Flowerday's biodynamic expression of Marlborough's most celebrated variety — texture, complexity and natural wine vitality
• outstanding value for a triple internationally acclaimed, food-friendly Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at $29

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2024
• Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
• Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Producer: Te Whare Ra
• Style: Biodynamic, minimal intervention
• Serving Temperature: 8–12°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2027 (best enjoyed fresh)

Food Pairings

• Fresh oysters and seafood
• Grilled fish with lemon and herbs
• Goat cheese and charcuterie
• Thai and Vietnamese cuisine
• Seasonal salads
• As an aperitif

Why We Love It

This is vibrant, texturally expressive Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc from one of New Zealand's most celebrated biodynamic producers — not your typical Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.
At $29, it delivers triple international critical acclaim and outstanding biodynamic Marlborough character at an exceptional everyday price.

A fridge staple — the perfect everyday biodynamic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.