Invivo co-founders Tim Lightbourne and winemaker Rob Cameron travelled over 20,000 kilometres to Norton’s summer location – County Cork, Ireland (complete with their precious cargo of six distinctive Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc pressings). Then, over a reportedly riotous afternoon blending session the trio created Graham’s 2016 Sauvignon Blanc. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, like South African Chenin Blanc, has a distinct ‘New World’ taste to it. Invariably this is of tropical, exotic fruit – and is achieved by fermenting it at lower temperatures than in the ‘Old World’ (ie France)... 

Tasting notes: Distinctly New World – and again I like it! This is filled with pleasant tropical/lime zest flavours. Good acidity. An appealing sauvignon with a long, refreshing finish.

Wine Colour – White
Price – £9.50
Where do I get it from? Widely available (Tesco stocks it)
Current Vintage – 2016
Producer – Invivio Wines
Grape – 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region/Country – Marlborough/New Zealand
Points – 90

Food Pairing: This would go well with the usual white meats – we had it with pork loin steaks in a creamy mustard sauce – and it went brilliantly.