Peregrine 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, Central Otago, New Zealand

Peregrine’s 2023 Sauvignon Blanc carries a quiet clarity from the start: aromas of kaffir lime, honeydew melon, and guava rise cleanly, while lemongrass and a flash of citrus thread through, giving an immediate sense of lift and precision.

This isn’t plush or tropical—there’s a mineral streak and a backbone of fresh acidity that keeps the wine lean and alive. Notes of green apple and lime add mid-palate vibrancy, while gently etched structure ensures clarity, not weight.

What makes it distinctive is its place. Central Otago is a rare continental pocket in New Zealand—mountain-sheltered yet cold, with wide temperature swings, high sunshine, and rocky soils that shape wines with crystalline focus. Peregrine pulls from organically farmed sites in Gibbston and Pisa, vineyards that express altitude and intent through every sip.

Peregrine doesn’t chase flashy aromatics; it builds on precision. Since its first vintage in 1998, the estate has balanced boutique ambition with terroir-forward restraint, mirroring the peregrine falcon’s grace—fast, focused, fearless.

This Sauvignon Blanc isn’t here to dominate—it’s here to enlighten. Chill it, sip it with oysters or fresh-caught fish, and let it shine.