Wine of the Month, June 2026
Why Earthsong is the Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Worth Getting Excited About
A single vineyard, sea-influenced Sauv Blanc from Thistledown's first New Zealand venture — and it's a beauty.
June has a particular feeling to it — the longest days of the year, the garden in full swing, and the kind of evenings where a cold glass of something crisp and vibrant feels like the only sensible option. This month's Wine of the Month fits that mood perfectly, and then some.
Earthsong is the New Zealand project from Thistledown Wines, the acclaimed Australian producer with a well-earned reputation for crafting pure, expressive wines from exceptional sites. Their approach — sustainable farming, minimal intervention, letting the vineyard do the talking — travels seamlessly across the Tasman, and the results are impressive.
The fruit comes from a single vineyard near the sea at Dillon's Point in Marlborough, and that coastal influence matters. There's a subtle saline quality to this wine, a freshness and minerality that lifts it beyond the tropical fruit exuberance that defines so many Marlborough Sauvignon Blancs. Yes, the tropical fruit is there — grapefruit zing, vibrant and lively — but there's also a jalapeño pepperiness that keeps things interesting, and a crisp, mineral-driven finish that lingers pleasingly.
A touch of lees ageing adds texture and rounds out the vibrant flavours without ever weighing things down. It's a small winemaking detail that makes a real difference, giving the wine a little more substance than you might expect. Even the renowned Kiwi wine critic Bob Campbell MW was moved to sing its praises — which tells you something.
This is Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc for people who think they already know what Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc tastes like. It's familiar enough to feel immediately appealing, but distinctive enough to genuinely surprise.
For food, it's brilliant with sushi, seafood, and anything fresh and zingy — but it's equally at home on its own on a warm June evening with nothing more pressing than the sunset to think about.
Throughout June, Earthsong Sauvignon Blanc is £16.50 per bottle (usually £18.50), and you'll earn 100 bonus loyalty points per bottle on top of your usual points — that's £1 back to spend with us. You don't need to buy 6 of the same wine to get the mixed case price. A perfect excuse to stock up for the summer ahead.