Margaret River wine has earned its place among the most respected expressions of New World winemaking. On the far southwestern edge of Western Australia, this coastal region produces bottles with remarkable purity, freshness, and balance. For many drinkers, the headline styles are clear: elegant Cabernet Sauvignon, finely shaped Chardonnay, and...

Marlborough sauvignon blanc is New Zealand's best-known white wine style. It is prized for bright acidity, lifted aromatics, and notes of citrus, passion fruit, and fresh-cut herbs. For many wine drinkers, it is the benchmark for crisp, modern sauvignon blanc. That reputation did not appear by accident. Marlborough's sunshine, cool...