Montana Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc burst on to the world stage in 1990 when it won the Marquee de Goulaine Trophy for best Sauvignon Blanc in the world. This wine is considered the benchmark of New Zealand varietal Sauvignon Blanc.

This wine was on offer for just above my usual £5 ceiling (I think it was £5.99 at Sainsbury’s). It comes in a screw top bottle with a fairly understated label.

The taste is very fruity, not unlike the white’s I tried in Waterford Estate in South Africa. There is a definite fruity taste of gooseberry’s, nectarines and passion fruit. To call this wine crisp would be an understatement, it is almost jaw-droppingly good. It’s one of those few wines that make me wonder if I should up my price limit, just a touch.

This is a stunning wine, heartily recommended.