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Best Sauvignon Blanc Under $20 NZ: Five Bottles Worth Buying
The best Sauvignon Blanc under $20 in NZ: five Marlborough and Central Otago bottles, from the lowest price to the best step up, and what each one suits.
The best Sauvignon Blanc under $20 in NZ depends on the job. Tohu is the easy all-rounder, Selaks Essential is the lowest price here, Yealands suits seafood, and Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg is the best step up. Each was under $20 at the time of writing.
All five are crisp, dry and made to be served well chilled.
Quick answer
Best all-rounder
Tohu Sauv Blanc 750ml
Marlborough citrus, passionfruit and tropical fruit with a clean finish.
Lowest price
Tropical fruit and citrus with bright acidity.
Best for seafood
Passionfruit and lime, described as ideal for seafood.
Tohu Sauvignon Blanc
The easy all-rounder.
Citrus, passionfruit and tropical fruit, with vibrant acidity and a clean finish.
- Region
- Marlborough
- Good with
- Summer salads, goat's cheese, seafood
- Per glass
- About $3.20
Selaks Essential
The lowest price of the five.
Tropical fruit and citrus, with bright acidity and a fresh finish.
- Region
- Marlborough
- Good with
- Fish, chicken, salads
- Per glass
- About $2.00
Yealands Sauv Blanc
For seafood and warm days.
A classic Marlborough style, bursting with passionfruit and lime. Crisp acidity and a clean finish.
- Region
- Marlborough
- Good with
- Seafood, light salads
- Per glass
- About $2.80
Oyster Bay Sauv Blanc
Zesty and herbal.
Tropical fruit and zesty citrus with herbal freshness and a clean, lively finish.
- Region
- New Zealand
- Good with
- Oysters, fish, green salads
- Per glass
- About $3.60
Roaring Meg Sauv Blanc
The best step up.
Tropical fruit and citrus with herbal undertones, and bright acidity with clean minerality for structure.
- Region
- Central Otago
- Good with
- Shellfish, asparagus, fresh herbs
- Per glass
- About $4.00
Which Sauvignon Blanc suits which meal?
| Tohu Sauv Blanc 750ml | Selaks Essential Select SauvB | Yealands Sauv Blanc 750ml | Oyster Bay SauvB | Mt Difficulty Roaring Meg S/B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flavour | Citrus, passionfruit | Tropical, citrus | Passionfruit, lime | Citrus, herbal | Tropical, herbal |
| Best with | Salads, cheese | Everyday | Seafood | Oysters, fish | Shellfish, herbs |
| Per glass | $3.20 | $2.00 | $2.80 | $3.60 | $4.00 |
| Price | $15.99 | $9.99 | $13.99 | $17.99 | $19.99 |
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Quick answers
What is a good Sauvignon Blanc under $20?
Tohu is the all-rounder. For the lowest price try Selaks Essential, and for seafood try Yealands.
What does Sauvignon Blanc taste like?
Crisp and dry, with citrus, passionfruit and often a green or herbal note. Marlborough is the NZ region best known for it.
How cold should Sauvignon Blanc be?
Well chilled, from the fridge for a couple of hours. Take it out about 10 minutes before pouring if it is very cold.
What food goes with Sauvignon Blanc?
Seafood, salads, goat's cheese and light chicken dishes. Its acidity cuts through rich or salty food.
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