Seifried Family Aotea Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Nelson, New Zealand (£13-£15 Rodney Fletcher Vintners, Rannoch Scott Wines, Just in Cases, Noel Young Wines, Penistone Wine Cellars, Roberts & Speight, Wine & The Vine, Grassington Wine Shop, Aged in Oak Wine Company, Ministry of Drinks, Templar Wines, vintagemarque.com, TheDrinkShop.com, winedirect.co.uk – these are companies who have the 2015 and will most likely move on to 2016)
Bounds out of the glass to meet you, with a whoosh of rhubarb crumble, apple, citrus and herb character. There’s a fatter passionfruit edge to add richness, but maybe just a little tart to be really successful. B+

Villa Maria Wairau Valley Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Marlborough, New Zealand (£15.40 Asda, Majestic, Wine Rack, Victor Hugo Wines, Ann et Vin, Bacchus Wine, Hailsham Cellars, Fenwicks, Luvians)
Richer but more backward in style, still with pithy citrus flavour, but there’s also a riper pear and passionfruit flavour, plus a crisp, stony finish. Good now, but still (in spring 2017) coming out of its shell. S(-)