There’s something deliciously nostalgic about this wine. It takes us back to the early days of Cloudy Bay, when the world discovered that Sauvignon Blanc was a grape that could fully ripen and produce fruity wines and wasn’t, as the French had led us to believe, a member of the cooking apple family. This comes from the organically-farmed ‘Heritage’ vineyard, on the southern side of the Wairau Valley and is wonderfully vibrant and expressive, teeming with passion fruit, mango and pineapple, all tropical-flavoured fruits, but ones with mouthwatering acidity. Pour yourself a glass, get your Filofax out, put your Walkman on and party like it’s 1985. 13% alc. Partially fermented and aged in used French oak. Drink now-2028.

Press review:

Vinous: “The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc ‘Heritage Vineyard’ is round and mouthfilling with flesh and texture (15% wild ferment in oak) through the palate. Attractively-scented, there’s an almost mojito-like character to this wine with its fresh mint aromas alongside fresh fruit including pineapple and florals. Balanced and refreshing. Drink now-2026.” 90 points