What score does Sauvignon Blanc receive?

Sauvignon Blanc by Picton Bay receives an aggregate community score of 70/100, compiled from 1 rating source using Bayesian averaging.

What does Sauvignon Blanc taste like?

Light-bodied. Citrus, stone fruit, high acidity.

How much does Sauvignon Blanc cost?

Pricing for Sauvignon Blanc varies by retailer. Check the buy link above for current availability and pricing.

What food pairs well with Sauvignon Blanc?

Sauvignon Blanc pairs well with Shellfish, Vegetarian, Goat Cheese.

Key Facts

Producer: Picton Bay
Region: Marlborough
Country: New Zealand
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Type: White
Alcohol: 12.5%

White

Sauvignon Blanc

Item: Sauvignon Blanc
Rating: 70
Author: 50 Best Wines

Picton Bay · Marlborough, New Zealand

Sauvignon Blanc by Picton Bay is a good white from Marlborough, New Zealand, made from Sauvignon Blanc, rated 3.81/5 by Community Rating. With an aggregate score of 70/100, it represents Marlborough's white winemaking tradition.

Aggregate Score

Based on community ratings across 5 vintages, normalized using Bayesian averaging.

How This Wine Compares

Better than 15% of winesAverage

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Critic Scores

Community Rating (2021)3.81/5

Vintages & Ratings

Vintage-specific ratings coming soon. Current aggregate: 70/100 based on 903 ratings across all vintages.

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Our Review

Food Pairings

ShellfishVegetarianGoat Cheese

Serving Temperature

8-12°C

Aging Potential

2-5 years

Pros

+Well-rated by the community

Why This Score?

This wine's score of 70 is based on 1 community rating using Bayesian averaging, which prevents wines with very few ratings from ranking artificially high. Each score source is normalized to a common 100-point scale and weighted by the credibility and consistency of the publication. This gives you a single, reliable number that reflects the consensus of the global wine community.