2022 Pemper, Malborough Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

If you’ve ever wondered what “crisp” actually tastes like, this is your answer. The 2022 Pemper Sauvignon Blanc from Marlborough, New Zealand is the kind of white wine that makes you close your eyes on the first sip — bright, zesty, and impossibly fresh. Crafted by a woman winemaker in one of the world’s most celebrated Sauvignon Blanc regions, this is a bottle that delivers every single time. A Wine Concierge club wine that earns its place on any table.

Wine Details & Tasting Notes

Tasting Notes: Vibrant pale gold with explosive aromas of passion fruit, grapefruit, fresh-cut grass, and a hint of jalapeño — classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at its finest. On the palate, it’s dry and refreshing with electric acidity, tropical fruit, citrus zest, and a clean, lingering finish. This is the wine that converts people who think they don’t like white wine.

• Origin – Marlborough, New Zealand
• Producer – Pemper; woman winemaker, woman-owned (WBENC-certified), sustainably farmed
• Varietal – Sauvignon Blanc
• Style – Dry white wine
• ABV – 12.6%
• Certification – Sustainably farmed

Food Pairing

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc was practically born to pair with food — the bright acidity and herbaceous character make it one of the most versatile whites on the table. This is your go-to for fresh oysters, grilled shrimp, fish tacos, and anything with citrus or herbs in the recipe. It’s a classic match for goat cheese salads, asparagus, and green vegetable dishes. Pairs well with Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, and light sushi — the tropical fruit notes bridge beautifully with Asian-inspired flavors. And yes, it absolutely belongs at a summer cookout alongside grilled fish.

• Pairs well with: Oysters, grilled shrimp, fish tacos, goat cheese salad, asparagus, sushi
• Also great with: Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, grilled fish, herb-forward dishes
• Serve at: 45–50°F — well chilled to preserve the aromatics

Occasion

This is your warm-weather essential — the bottle that belongs at every summer gathering, dinner party, and weeknight dinner that deserves something special. Perfect for beginners exploring white wine, and equally beloved by seasoned enthusiasts who know exactly what they’re getting. A thoughtful gift for the white wine lover, and a reliable crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Ideal for summer and spring entertaining.

Wine Producer / Historical Notes

Marlborough, located at the northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, is the country’s most celebrated wine region — and the birthplace of the modern Sauvignon Blanc style that took the world by storm in the 1980s. The region’s long, sunny days and cool nights produce grapes with exceptional aromatic intensity and natural acidity. Pemper is a woman-owned, WBENC-certified producer committed to sustainable farming practices that honor both the land and the community. When you choose Pemper, you’re choosing a wine made with intention — by a woman who knows her craft and her terroir intimately.

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