Starborough Sauvignon Blanc
Starborough Sauvignon Blanc is a 12.5% ABV, 750mL white wine from Marlborough, New Zealand — 100% Sauvignon Blanc from one of the sunniest, driest corners of the South Island, where a long, cool growing season layers citrus and tropical fruit over a fresh green core. The grapes are destemmed without crushing, lightly pressed and cool-fermented in stainless steel to keep every bit of that brightness. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- ABV: 12.5% (current bottling — varies slightly by vintage)
- Size: 750mL
- Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand
- Making: Destemmed, not crushed; light press; cool stainless-steel ferment
- Closure: Screw cap
- Brand owner: E. & J. Gallo
Marlborough Sunshine, Bottled Bright
Marlborough sits on the South Island's eastern coast, sheltered by a mountain ridge to the west; minimal rainfall makes it one of New Zealand's sunniest regions, and its long, cool season — stretched further by the maritime influence of the Marlborough Sounds — is why Sauvignon Blanc from here tastes like nowhere else. Gallo's Starborough is the region's calling-card style: the fruit is handled gently from the start, destemmed but never crushed and pressed lightly so no bitter skin tannin reaches the juice, then fermented cold in stainless steel and filtered bright. See the brand on the Starborough Winery vendor page or compare across the white wine and wine shelves.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Passion fruit, guava and kiwi over lime and grapefruit, with fresh-cut green notes. Palate: Light-bodied, dry and crisp — citrus leading, tropical fruit through the middle, stone-fruit hints at the edges. Finish: Juicy, refreshing and mouthwatering.
How to Enjoy
Cold, young and with seafood: oysters, grilled shrimp, sushi and ceviche are the classic Marlborough pairings, with goat cheese and green salads close behind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Starborough Sauvignon Blanc from? Marlborough, at the north-eastern tip of New Zealand's South Island — the region that defined the pungent, tropical style of Sauvignon Blanc.
What vintage is it? This listing is unvintaged; Starborough releases are vintage-dated in the market and the current bottling runs 12.5% ABV. Check the product photo or label for the vintage of the bottle in stock.
Is it sweet? No — it is a dry, crisp, high-acid white, fermented cool in stainless steel with no oak.
Marlborough brightness in a glass — pick up Starborough Sauvignon Blanc at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.