Tropical tang for sipping

Yvonne Lorkin.

Invivo Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015 $22

Prepare yourself for a smash-up of snappy, crunchy capsicum, crushed basil, lemon sorbet and tropical tangy-ness. This great sauvignon is clean, precise and pure, ticking all boxes for stylish summer sipping. Don't serve it too cold, otherwise all those fruity characters will be masked. Just an hour in the fridge. invivowines.com

Mudhouse Dambuster Marlborough Pinot Noir 2014 $39

This is the first single-vineyard release to come from the clay soils of their new Woolshed vineyard near the Delta Dam. Originally an old RNZAF base on land no good for cropping, this patch of dirt is more than proving itself in vines. Succulent and saucy, you can expect fresh cherry and red berry flavours, gentle spices, layers of savoury complexity and a plush, velvety mouthfeel. glengarrywines.co.nz

Caldora Sangiovese IGT $25

As soon as you begin pouring this wine, you'll find people across the room will begin floating in your direction, the aromas are so powerfully sweet and spicy. Ripe plums, black cherry, boysenberry, pepper and chocolate-covered liquorice. For stockists ph Federal Merchants 095781823.