Handpicked gift set
Remarkable 2 Bottle New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc Wine Set
A guided Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc discovery for anyone who enjoys the grape’s vivid freshness and would like to explore its more distinctive side. Two Rivers brings creamy texture, citrus and savoury complexity through minimal-intervention winemaking, while Rapaura Springs offers exuberant tropical fruit, saline minerality and crisp coastal energy.
£48.50
A deeper look at Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
From quiet complexity to vivid coastal freshness
This gift set has been curated for Sauvignon Blanc lovers who would enjoy discovering how vineyard and winemaking choices can take Marlborough’s signature grape in different directions. Two Rivers’ Saint Maur comes from mature vines in the Southern Valleys and is naturally fermented before ageing in concrete egg and clay amphora, creating an elegant, creamy wine with citrus, herbs, green olive and a saline finish. Rapaura Springs’ The Bull Paddock reflects its coastal Dillons Point setting through intense passionfruit, guava and blackcurrant character, balanced by focused acidity and mineral freshness. Together, they offer a rewarding comparison of texture, aroma and place, with both wines equally at home before dinner or alongside fresh, flavourful food.
The Wines
Two Rivers Saint Maur Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Two Rivers, Marlborough, New Zealand
Tasting note
Almond, citrus, lemon thyme and green olive give Saint Maur an elegant, savoury aroma, while the finely structured palate brings vibrant lemon fruit and a smooth, creamy feel. A gentle saline note lingers on the finish, adding freshness and quiet complexity.
Pair with
Its citrus lift and creamy texture would come into their own with grilled fish, seafood, simply cooked white meat or a relaxed aperitif.
Rapaura Springs The Bull Paddock Sauvignon Blanc
Rapaura Springs, Marlborough, New Zealand
Tasting note
Passionfruit, guava and tropical fruit rise brightly from the glass, joined by the distinctive leafy fragrance of blackcurrant bud. Ripe fruit fills the palate, while saline minerality and focused acidity keep the finish lively, fresh and inviting.
Pair with
A lovely choice for seafood, goat’s cheese or a crisp salad, it also has enough aromatic energy for vegetable dishes and gently spiced food.
Why we love this Marlborough discovery
Two Rivers and Rapaura Springs reveal especially engaging sides of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Saint Maur’s natural fermentation and ageing in concrete egg and clay amphora bring creamy texture and savoury detail, while The Bull Paddock’s coastal Dillons Point fruit contributes vivid aromatics, ripe tropical flavour and a refreshing mineral edge.
- Two Rivers’ Saint Maur combines mature-vine fruit with natural fermentation and extended ageing in concrete egg and clay amphora, creating creamy texture, savoury detail and an elegant saline finish.
- Rapaura Springs’ The Bull Paddock captures the character of coastal Dillons Point through passionfruit, guava and blackcurrant bud, sharpened by focused acidity and saline freshness.
- The contrast between Saint Maur’s creamy, savoury complexity and The Bull Paddock’s aromatic energy makes this an enjoyable guided tasting for curious Sauvignon Blanc drinkers.
I love how differently these wines express Marlborough: Saint Maur is creamy, savoury and quietly complex, while The Bull Paddock brings such vivid tropical fruit and a lovely saline freshness.
Becky