We are honoured to receive the 2025 London Wine Competition award of Sauvignon Blanc of the Year on our 2024 Catalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc, receiving 96 points.
Up against heavy competition of wines from all over the world and an illustrious judging panel consisting of 9 Masters of Wine, 75 wine professionals and 6 Master Sommeliers, this is immense recognition!
At Catalina Sounds we have built our reputation for crafting nuanced, site-driven expressions of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Our winery is led by a small team that includes winemaker Matthew Ward and vineyard manager Fraser Brown. “When we set out to make wines in 2005, establishing the winery and vineyard, we knew at our core that Sauvignon Blanc would be our hero, and it’s a defining moment on our journey to receive this award from the London Wine Competition” says Matt.
The 2024 vintage of Catalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc is a true reflection of a unique Marlborough season, in fact the driest summer in 90 years. The year brought warm, dry weather and a rare late frost, which meant fewer grapes but exceptional quality. The harvest was the earliest and fastest in years, with pristine fruit and smaller bunches that excited Matt’s team in the winery. In the glass, this wine shines with pale straw and green hues, offering inviting aromas of ripe citrus peel, candy apple, and a hint of wet stone. The first sip is juicy and mouthwatering, with flavours of preserved lemon and stone fruits, all carried by a subtle, salty freshness and a lovely, lingering texture.
THE GLOBAL SAUVIGNON BLANC MASTERS 2025 - 13 September 2025
