Dog Point Section 94 Sauvignon Blanc

Marlborough, New Zealand

One of New Zealand's greatest white wines — wild fermented in old French oak puncheons from biodynamic estate fruit on limestone Brancott Valley soils. No temperature control, no fining, no filtration. Beeswax, flint, white grapefruit, green apple, oyster shell. The wild fermentation and old oak integration creates almost Burgundian weight alongside characteristic Marlborough purity. Ages 8-12 years confidently.

Pairing intelligence

• fish course: Section 94's barrel-fermented complexity elevates the NZ crayfish; the wine in the beurre blanc creates a premium Marlborough loop
• fish course: Section 94's barrel complexity bridges the turbot; a serious Marlborough SB for a serious flatfish preparation
• fish course: Dog Point Section 94's wild-fermented weight and Burgundian texture demands a dish of comparable substance — the braised turbot provides the delicate richness while white asparagus echoes the wine's mineral, slightly saline character. The beurre blanc bridges the oak and lees texture.
• casual: Section 94's texture bridges the haloumi and Za'atar; a barrel-fermented SB for a complex cheese preparation
• starter: Section 94's complexity bridges the venison tataki and yuzu; a premium Marlborough white for a crossover NZ-Japanese preparation
• fish course: Section 94's complex character bridges the rare pāua sashimi; a premium Marlborough SB for New Zealand's most prized shellfish
• cheese: Dog Point Section 94's barrel influence bridges the aged cow's milk cheese; a premium Marlborough SB for a dairy-forward pairing