The 2009 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc has a crisp, grassy nose with touches of lime, kiwi fruit and a touch of grass cuttings. The palate is well balanced with a thread of citric acidity that leads to a tangy lime-tinged finish. Drink now. Tony Bish continues to produce some outstanding examples of Hawkes Bay wine and their Helmsman stood shoulder to shoulder with an array of top Bordeaux 2005s at a blind tasting in 2009. Their entry-level Gunn Estate wine form a superb introduction to the delights of the region’s wines, in particular their Skeetfield Chardonnay.Importer: Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines, Napa, CA; www.diageo.com