Loveblock Tee Sauvignon Blanc 2022

The second vintage of this experimental wine from Kim and Erica Crawford, which supplements green-tea tannin extract for sulfur, is as delicious and outside the box as the first. A pale-gold hue, it's rich and honeyed with up-front notes of butterscotch, grilled pineapple, fresh wild herbs and, yes, green tea, although it's less prominent this vintage. The palate is dry-more than the nose might suggest. It's textural and weightier than your typical Marlborough SB. There's a lovely crunch of tangy acidity and a skinsy grip to the finish.

This distinctive version is bright and aromatic, with effusive pineapple, passion fruit and roobios tea flavors, along with a hint of rose petal and lemon basil. Finishes with juicy citrus notes of tangerine and pomelo on a fresh, bright frame. Drink now. 2,250 cases imported.