Best New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs 2025
See the best Sauvignon Blancs from across New Zealand. Each wine is a Gold winner and, at under $30, there's no reason not give them all a try!
New Zealand is home to some of the world’s best Sauvignon Blanc. Aromatic, filled with intense capsicum and passionfruit flavours, and plenty of fresh, zesty acidity, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is a deliciously versatile white wine.
Enjoy one of our best Sauvignon Blanc wines with these food pairings:
With its punchy and upfront flavours with zesty mouthfeel, Sauvignon loves seafood of all kinds, especially mussel fritters, sashimi, smoked salmon and barbeque prawns. The wine can also handle mild spicy food with ease, such as Thai yellow and green curries. The classic Caprese salad of tomato, basil and mozzarella is a must-try with a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
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| Babydoll Sauvignon Blanc 2025Variety: Sauvignon Blanc Price: Under $30 Key notes: Playful, fresh and tangy with a touch of salinity. |
| Church Road Sauvignon Blanc 2024Variety: Sauvignon Blanc Price: Under $30 Key notes: A delicious tropical Sauvignon Blanc from sunny Hawkes Bay. |
| Stoneleigh Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 750ml 2025Variety: Sauvignon Blanc Price: Under $30 Key notes: Classic and fresh with floral scents and a succulent lemony finish. |
| Vavasour Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2025Variety: Sauvignon Blanc Price: Under $30 Key notes: Classic Sauvignon Blanc with citrus purity and a mineral edge. |
| Waimea Sauvignon Blanc 2024Variety: Sauvignon Blanc Price: Under $30 Key notes: Crisp and refreshing with hints of citrus, tropical fruit, and a clean, mineral finish perfect with grilled fish and lemon. |
| Yealands Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2024Variety: Sauvignon Blanc Price: Under $30 Key notes: Opulent with intense fruit and herb aromas and salty acidity. Shop now |
Super Sauvignon Blanc
Heading to a summer BBQ or a slightly more formal get-together? Choosing a Sauvignon Blanc with a gold medal on the label tells you you’re picking an incredible wine.
The New World Wine Awards can help you find tasty examples of varieties you know and love, or give you confidence to try a different top drop.
Want to find more award-winning wines for under $30 a bottle? Take a look at our pick of the best New Zealand wines of 2025.
Ready to try some award-winning New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc? All of our Gold medal-winners are available online now from your local New World.
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