The team at Moss Wood have said that the 2024 vintage reminds them of the great year of 1995. Yields were down but of high quality and everything augurs well for when we see the rest of this vintage released. During fermentation, the grapes were moved to 225-litre French oak barrels, 10% of which were new. Interestingly, there is no mention of Sauvignon Blanc on the label – those expecting the typical bright and breezy, simple style of Savvy would be in for a shock, so perhaps that is wise. This is very much in the more complex and worked style of Savvy. Deep straw in colour, there are notes of lemon curd, florals, stone fruits, citrus, peaches, even a flick of beeswax and mango. The wine has focus, balance and very good length, with the intensity never wavering at any stage throughout the journey. There is a line of fine acidity, which provides a degree of freshness. It should age as well as any Sauvignon Blanc made in this country, certainly at least the next six to eight years. Seriously good.