BETTER FOOD MATCHES FOR SAUVIGNON BLANC

Just like George, The Better Half Sauvignon Blanc has some gastronomic soul mates that bring out its best qualities. The pert, fresh grassy Sauvignon Blanc flavours make a perfect meal match with our favourite flavors from the sea. We’re spoiled for seafood here at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. Beautiful locally-farmed salmon and ocean-caught snapper are made even more delicious when accompanied by a glass of Sauvignon Blanc.

Enjoy this vintage al fresco with a platter of fresh smoked salmon paté and some seeded crackers or a plate of oysters and a squeeze of lime. Or place a large glass alongside the fresh herby flavours of a tabbouleh salad.

It’s perfect with fresh mussels sautéed in white wine (you know which one to choose!) and garlic topped with a sprinkle of parsley. Or enjoy Kiwi style with freshly caught fish and homemade chunky chips with flaky sea salt and a squeeze of lemon.

As you can tell, George likes to keep the food matches simple so he can focus on the important things – like pouring another glass and getting into a good meaty discussion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 2026 Better Half Sauvignon Blanc Is Here

A slow finish to the 2026 harvest made for one of our most flavor-packed vintages yet.

Back in May we told you about the 2026 Marlborough harvest — a warm spring that got the season off to a great start, followed by a cooler, slower finish that had us out in the vineyards taking our time with the picking.

That season is now expressing itself in the bottle. The 2026 Better Half Sauvignon Blanc is already out and landing on shelves right now.

So, what’s actually in the glass?

This is a big, intense mouthful of Sauvignon Blanc. Ripe, concentrated, and honestly one of the most flavor-packed vintages we’ve poured in a while — you can taste that slow, steady finish to the season in every sip.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is famous for hitting a lot of notes at once: Fresh herbs and cut grass up front, a wave of citrus, then stone fruit and passionfruit rolling through the middle, finishing with a tropical richness and a slightly wild edge that Marlborough Sauvignon fans know well (winemakers call it “sweaty” — we promise that’s a compliment).

It’s vibrant. It’s intense. It doesn’t hold back. If you love Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc for being loud and a little bit wild, this is the vintage you’ve been waiting for.

Available now

The 2026 Better Half Sauvignon Blanc is in stores and online right now. Find it near you] and grab yourself a bottle for your next adventure.

How to drink it

No rules here. Get it cold, pour generously, and let it do the work. It’s an easy match for anything off the grill, a bowl of something spicy, or just a Tuesday that needs a lift. However you drink it, drink it your way.

View over river and peaks of Marlborough: Perfect location for a Marlborough Outdoor Adventure
Marlborough vineyard at harvest time
Harvesting grapes in Marlborough