Babich Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2025 750ml

Babich Sauvignon Blanc — Marlborough, New Zealand 2025

Babich is one of New Zealand's most respected family wineries, farming sustainably in Marlborough since the 1970s. Their Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is the quintessential expression of the region — vibrant, aromatic, and bursting with the tropical fruit and fresh herb character that put New Zealand on the world wine map. Sourced from multiple vineyards across Marlborough, it is crafted in a fuller, riper style that adds flesh and volume to the classic varietal profile without sacrificing freshness.

The nose is expressive and inviting: sweet citrus, passionfruit, papaya, and red currant layered with fresh herbs and a mineral undercurrent. On the palate, it is medium-bodied with juicy, mouthwatering acidity, ripe blackcurrant and lime on the mid-palate, and a spiced, lingering finish. Clean, generous, and endlessly drinkable.

James Suckling 91 Points — "Fruity and delicious, showing limes, papaya and sliced almonds on the nose. Medium-bodied with juicy acidity. Round with a mouthwatering finish. Sustainable." (Vintage 2025). 

• Producer: Babich Wines, Marlborough, New Zealand
• Vintage: 2025
• Appellation: Marlborough, New Zealand
• Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Farming: Sustainable
• Style: Fuller, riper Marlborough style — aromatic, fresh, tropical
• Size: 750ml
• Tasting Notes: Citrus, passionfruit, papaya, red currant, fresh herbs, mineral, lime, spiced finish
• Cellar Potential: Drink now through 2027
• Best Paired With: Grilled white fish, oysters, shrimp scampi, goat cheese, Thai green curry, sushi, citrus salads
• Serve: Well chilled, 45–50°F

91 points from James Suckling — Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is New Zealand in a glass: bright, tropical, and impossible to put down.