2005 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($13). Clean and juicy, with loads of citrus and mineral plus touches of ripe nectarine and kiwi that fill out the finish. Ready to drink now. (Bargain Wine 08/06)

2004 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($13). Vibrant and lively, with an array of focused citrus juice and zest flavors mingling with freshly cut grass and stony mineral notes. Concentrated, lingering finish. Ready to drink now. (World Wide Wine 08/05)

2004 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($11). Clean and juicy, with perfumed lime and green apple flavors that are tasty, if not overly complex. Ready to drink now. (World Wide Wine 08/05)

2003 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($11). Another outstanding outing from Brancott, this one is super citrusy, showing lemon zest and grapefruit flavors throughout. Bracingly refreshing. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine, 01/04)

2002 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($11). Light to medium bodied, with clear refreshing tropical fruit flavors and a juicy melon and lime finish. Ready to drink now. (Wine Tasting, 08/03)

2007 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($15). So easy to like, with racy gooseberry, lime and grapefruit aromas and flavors, picking up fresh grassy notes through the finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 07/08) Locate this wine online or in your area.

2006 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($15). A tasting favorite, with loads of “wow” factor! Loads of classic gooseberry aromas introduce concentrated orange zest, papaya, grapefruit and fresh, grassy notes. Long, evolving finish. Ready to drink now. (Drinks with Les Dames 04/07)

2005 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($15). Racy, tropical passion fruit and citrus aromas and flavors stay focused and fruit through the long finish. Ready to drink now. (Bargain Wine 08/06)

2006 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($16). Nothing shy about this one, with its aromatic herbal notes playing against ripe, rich nectarine and ending with spritzy grapefruit. Loads of concentration and length on the finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 07/08) Locate this wine online or in your area.

2004 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($14). Loads of fresh fruit aromas and flavors include an array of citrus and tropical melon, along with pretty peach. Appealing texture, with a long, clean finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 11/05)

2006 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($18). Bracing array of flavors and aromas include grapefruit, green pineapple, fresh lime and mineral — all lingering through the bright finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 07/07)

2005 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($20). A perennial favorite, with a complex array of citrus, a generous amount of lime zest character, juicy melon and a touch of peppery kick. Juicy, refreshing finish. Ready to drink now. (Wine Tasting 08/06)

2004 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough New Dog ($20). Outstanding — a sexy wine! With aromatic citrus and tropical flavors that pick up a subtle touch of fresh, earthy grass notes on the focused finish. Ready to drink now. (World Wide Wine 08/05)

2002 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Dog Point ($20). Another excellent vintage of this annual favorite — focused, racy citrus and tropical fruit, with lime zest and stone accents lingering on the crisp, clean finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine, 03/03)

2001 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Dog Point ($20). Another outstanding vintage of this New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, this is an in-your-face, racy wine. Bursting with an array of fruit that starts with nose-tickling lime aromas, moves through crisp pear and tropical notes on the palate, and finishes with clean citrus and a hint of spice. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine, 06/02)

2010 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($19). Pineapple and dried pineapple aromas and flavors are accented with gooseberry, grapefruit, apricot, lime and fresh herbal notes, with a long, juicy finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2011-05-02)

2008 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($19). This is one of the most reliable, consistently good, under-$20 wines out there, I suppose. With aromatic lime and herbal notes accenting ripe nectarine, citrus and tropical melon fruit that lingers on a mineral-tinged finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2008-12-13)

2007 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($17). Offers classic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc character, with intense grapefruit aromas and flavors mingling with crisp nectarine and green tropical melon, with fresh herbal notes lingering in the background. Great acidity, refreshing and pure, with a long, mouthwatering finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 03/08) Locate this wine online or in your area.

2006 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($17). A perennial favorite, this vintage may be one of the best in recent years. With focused citrus and gooseberry aromas and flavors playing off lush nectarine and mango. Generous, bright finish. Ready to drink now. (Drinks with Les Dames 04/07) Locate this wine online or in your area.

2004 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($17). Loads of lush fig graces classic gooseberry and refreshing, aromatic citrus flavors, finishing long and focused with flinty minerality. Very , very good. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 09/05) Locate this wine online or in your area.

2003 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($14). Jazzy and juicy, with a tidal wave of citrus, melon and tropical fruit flavors. Finishes with appealing grassy notes. Ready to drink now. (Wine Tasting, 10/03) Locate this wine online or in your area.

2006 Sauvignon Blanc Hawkes Bay ($18). Lovely stuff, with ripe tropical melon and citrus fruit that is balanced with clean mineral notes and a lively finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 02/08)

2005 Sauvignon Blanc Hawkes Bay ($18). Wet stone character balances effusive gooseberry and lime flavors, with complex tropical fruit and grapefruit coming along through the juicy finish. Ready to drink now. (Wine Tasting 08/06)

2008 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($13). Crisp and refreshing, with racy citrus and nectarine aromas and flavors that pick up light herbaceous notes on the finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2009-04-25)

2004 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($12). Heck of a deal, offering signature New Zealand gooseberry and ripe tropical flavors and aromas, along with orange blossom and appealing mineral notes. Finishes lively and long. Ready to drink now. (World Wide Wine 08/05)

2003 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Paretai ($17). Aromatic, with floral-scented lime and tropical melon, quince and gooseberry. Finishes fresh and citrusy. Ready to drink now. (World Wide Wine 08/05)

2003 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($11). Nicely balanced package of smooth melon and tangy citrus flavors, with clean grassy touches along the way. Delicious! Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine, 01/04)

2004 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($17). Loads of grapefruit and green apple flavors lead the way in this fruity, intense Sauvignon Blanc. Finishes focused and racy, picking up some fresh herb notes. Ready to drink now. (World Wide Wine 08/05)

2001 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($16). Our first taste of a Nautilus wine, and we were quite impressed! Clean but still full of juicy flavor, including pear and citrus that stay focused and delicious throughout. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine, 06/02)

2010 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Regional Collection ($14). Crisp, fresh, lighter than the Icon version (below). Offering bright citrusy character (grapefruit, tangerine, lemon, lime), gooseberry, and touches of nectarine, orange blossom and fresh herbal notes, with a juicy finish. Very good, especially at this price. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2011-05-02)

2010 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Icon ($22). Really pretty stuff, with tropical citrus and peach up front, supported by a pronounced zing of gooseberry and appealing mineral and light herbal notes. Long, bright finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2011-05-02)

2004 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Icon ($20). Gooseberry aromas and flavors are lively and lingering, mixing with exotic tropicals and grapefruit notes. Classic New Zealand! Ready to drink now. (World Wide Wine 08/05)

2003 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($12). Jazzy tropical and apple flavors are laced with fresh cut grass on the solid finish. Ready to drink now. (Robyn’s Picks, 08/04)

2001 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Fall Harvest ($11). Shows nice complexity, including delicate floral and herbal accents to the juicy apple and tart quince fruit flavors. Stays clean and focused through to the finish. Good value on this quality New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Ready to drink now. (Bargain Wines, 12/02)

2007 Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand TENZ ($22). Fresh lime, grapefruit and litchi aromas and flavors are fresh and crisp and stay mouthwatering through the finish, picking up smooth fig mid-palate that adds balance and richness. Ready to drink now and over the next year or two. (Weekend Wine 07/08) Locate this wine online or in your area.

2006 Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand TENZ ($21). Really liked this one for its complex aromas and flavors (classic Marlborough mix of citrus, tropical and herbaceous notes), and also because it seemed to ease back on the aggressive, in-your-face character of many New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs. Still ripe and fruity, certainly, but with a subtler hand. A touch of creamy mouthfeel emerges on the fresh finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 06/07) Locate this wine online or in your area.

2006 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($19). Tangy gooseberry and lime mingle with grassy herbal notes, finishing fresh. Not overly complex, but tasty. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 02/08)

2005 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($18). Intense and aromatic, with concentrated passionfruit, papaya and lime zest that linger on the tangy finish. Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 04/07)

2009 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Private Bin ($16). Distinctive gooseberry and fresh citrus aromas and flavors play off a hefty dose of herbaceous, green notes. Pungent, juicy, with a long, full finish. Ready to drink now. (2011-02-02)

2009 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Cellar Selection ($22). This is a “wow” wine, offering impressive complexity and depth. Ripe and pure, with gooseberry, tangerine, lime and lime zest. The herbaceous notes are more subtle here, and mingle with yeasty/creamy notes mid-palate. Long, balanced finish. Very nice — a lot of wine for the money. Ready to drink now. (2011-02-02)

2002 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Private Bin ($13). Racy citrus flavors are balanced with lush tropical notes in this steal of a wine. Focused, great acidity, mouthwatering flavors and aromas, lively finish. Ready to drink now. Food pairing: Seafood “martini” featuring lobster, mango, endive and chives in a curried vinaigrette. (Weekend Wine, 08/03)

2001 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Private Bin ($15). Racy and delicious, bursting with ripe tropical fruit, lime, and a clover-herbal note that emerges on the finish. Great value. Ready to drink now. Very nice with Asian-style crab and fennel wontons. (Weekend Wine, 09/02)

2007 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($22). Full-flavored and mouthwatering, with ripe gooseberry and peach fruit laced with a grassy, savory edge that lingers on the finish. Ready to drink now. Locate this wine online or in your area. (2008-11-12)

2005 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($20). Loads of fresh lime and lime oil aromas and flavors mingle with intense gooseberry and tropical fruit. Shows nice mouthfeel and a long, juicy, refreshing finish. Delicious with most any shellfish dish — particularly a double order of chili fried oysters! Ready to drink now. (Weekend Wine 01/06) Locate this wine online or in your area.

2003 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough ($17). Loads of gooseberry and tart citrus fruit aromas and flavors. Racy, with just a touch of grassy character, with a focused, clean finish. Ready to drink now. Great with food! (Weekend Wine 11/04) Locate this wine online or in your area.