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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.

The upcoming International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration in February 2016, will be  special in more ways than one to one Marlborough producer. The event will also mark the 30th anniversary of the region’s entry onto the world stage.

The International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration is only 14 months away, with the date set for early February 2016.