Marlborough: Misty Cove – Estate Series Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Misty Cove is funky and exciting, bucking what they refer to as the “tyranny of snobbery.” In fact, the winery’s ethos could be best summarized by the founder and CEO, Andrew Bailey: “For me my favorite aspect of wine is sitting down with friends and enjoying a glass and a bit of a laugh. Having a great meal together and sharing stories. That’s what wine’s all about – it brings people together.” His focus is producing incredible wines and a culture of New Zealand winemaking that focuses on quality, and no – to quote Mr. Bailey – “bourgeois BS.”