Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc
2020 vintage, 13% ABV, 750mL — Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc is a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with intense grapefruit, white peach, and lemongrass character, available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor.
- 13% ABV, 750mL bottle, 2020 vintage (live handle confirms 2020)
- 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand
- Fermented in stainless steel, crisp extra-dry style
- Consistently decorated in international wine competitions (90 pts Wine Enthusiast; Decanter Platinum, Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition)
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc From the White Family's Anchor Label
Whitehaven was established in 1994 in the heart of Marlborough and has grown into one of the region's leading ambassadors — every bottle carries the family's anchor insignia. The Sauvignon Blanc is sourced exclusively from Marlborough vineyards and fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures to lock in pure varietal character, from tropical fruit and citrus to the region's signature herbaceous lift. For more crisp white wines in this style, browse the Sauvignon Blanc collection alongside the full Whitehaven range.
Tasting Notes
Intense grapefruit, white peach, and lemongrass lead the nose, with tropical fruit and citrus filling the mid-palate and the region's signature herbaceous lift carrying the finish. Stainless-steel fermentation at cool temperatures keeps the 2020 crisp and extra-dry — no oak, no malolactic softness, just pure Marlborough varietal character. The 13% ABV keeps it bright and food-friendly rather than weighty.
How to Enjoy
Serve well chilled at 45-50°F in a white-wine glass to keep the aromatics lifted. It's built for food: oysters on the half shell, ceviche, goat-cheese salads, and Thai or Vietnamese dishes all land well against its citrus cut. Pour it as an aperitif too — the extra-dry, citrus-driven style resets the palate. Compare it with other New World expressions in the Sauvignon Blanc collection to taste how Marlborough stacks up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What vintage is the Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc at Del Mesa Liquor?
The live product handle is whitehaven-sauvignon-blanc-2020, identifying this bottle as the 2020 vintage.
What does Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc taste like?
Intense grapefruit, white peach, and lemongrass, with tropical fruit and citrus on the mid-palate and Marlborough's signature herbaceous lift on the finish — crisp and extra-dry.
How is Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc made?
From 100% Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, fermented in stainless steel at cool temperatures with no oak contact, preserving pure varietal character.
Has Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc won awards?
It has been consistently decorated in international wine competitions, including 90 points from Wine Enthusiast, a Decanter Platinum, and medals at the Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition.
A Marlborough benchmark at an everyday price — buy Whitehaven Sauvignon Blanc online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA, and have a taste of New Zealand delivered to your door.