Alternatives to try

1. HUIA PINOT GRIS, 13%, £18.99

A great alternative to Sauvignon Blanc, this Pinot Gris makes a fantastic aperitif but also pairs wonderfully with white fish, chicken and dishes with a touch of spice.

The excellent 2019 vintage was harvested early in the season once the grapes reached full ripeness.

It's fairly dry on the palate, but features layers of honeysuckle, white flowers, pear and apple as well as exotic spicy notes.

2. EL NINOT DE PAPER BLANCO, 11.5%, £7.99

This easy-drinking Spanish white wine is a blend of Viura (70%) and Sauvignon Blanc (30%) grapes.

It's gently fruity on the palate with citrus and green apple character, and features fresh acidity on the finish. Naturally, it makes a great match for paella.

The eye-catching name and label are inspired by the Las Fallas de Valencia festival in which paper dolls are paraded around the city.

3. IL CASATO SAUVIGNON BLANC, 13%, £11.99

If you haven't tried Italian Sauvignon Blanc before, Il Casato is the perfect introduction.

This 2020 wine still delivers the citrus flavours one expects from a Sauvignon Blanc, but is tempered with floral and herbaceous notes.

It's an excellent match for seafood and vegetable dishes – try pairing it with mussel risotto or baked fish.

The grapes for this New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc come from two estates: the sandy, stony loam soil of the Huia Vineyard and the clay-based Winsome Vineyard.

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The Huia grapes contribute subtle tropical notes, while those from Winsome add a clean minerality and a limey, linear backbone.

The palate is fine, well balanced and exhibits a classic minerality, meaning you can enjoy it all evening – just as well as one glass is never enough.

Awarded a Ligers d'Argent (silver medal) in the 2020 Loire Valley Wine Competition, this is a fantastic example of French Sauvignon Blanc.

In the glass it's a brilliant pale golden colour. On the nose it's expressive, combining citrus scents with notes of white flowers and mineral nuances.

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