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Stories of providence always trump those of supply when it comes to Hawke’s Bay’s third most planted grape, Sauvignon Blanc, as Joelle Thomson discovers.

It is 11 years since the New Zealand Society for Viticulture and Oenology (NZSVO) focused on the country's flagship variety.

These days Marlborough is renowned as a world-class Sauvignon Blanc region. But one producer is looking to the past to create something different, with a definite historical bent.

Next year the biggest Sauvignon Blanc event ever held in New Zealand will take place in Marlborough. The International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration 2016 will bring together scientists, wine writers, experts, winemakers and growers from throughout the world.

Next year the biggest Sauvignon Blanc event ever held in New Zealand will take place in Marlborough. The International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration 2016 will bring together scientists, wine writers, experts, winemakers and growers from throughout the world.

Ten hectares of Sauvignon Blanc vines are being replaced with Pinot Noir at Murdoch James Estate in Martinborough in a move that will cost the winery over $300,000. 

Sauvignon 2016, The International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration is the first of its kind in New Zealand and an opportunity for the New Zealand wine industry to host the world’s leading wine producers, experts and key influencers and shine the spotlight on this diverse, expressive and sought-after variety.

Sauvignon Blanc is the varietal that kicked off the New Zealand wine industry and now planning is underway for a new event aimed at shining a spotlight on the variety.

If you think Sauvignon Blanc comes in one style and one style only, think again. And if you think that Sauvignon Blanc has to be drunk immediately, you also should think again.

Back in 1985, a young Kevin Judd issued winemaking instructions for the first Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc over the phone. The wine, made from Marlborough fruit was produced in Gisborne, Kevin was based in Auckland. How things have changed.