Sileni Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, poured by a merchant who knows it.
The story behind Sileni
Sileni is a Marlborough name, and Marlborough is the region that taught the world what New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc could taste like: pungent, bright, and unmistakably green. The style is built on cool-climate fruit picked with acidity intact, then handled cleanly so the grape leads. Expect gooseberry, citrus, and fresh-cut herb rather than oak or sweetness.
We have poured these bottles for years because they behave like honest table wine. The Sauvignon Blanc is the reference point, the Pinot Gris shows the softer side of the same valley, and the Cellar Pinot Noir keeps the red honest and light. Nothing here shouts. It just delivers what the label promises, which is rarer than it should be.
Explore the Sileni range
Three Sileni bottles we keep on the shelf: the Sauvignon Blanc that made the name, a rounder Pinot Gris, and a light-handed Pinot Noir.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sileni Sauvignon Blanc 750mL | White wine | 750mL | Gooseberry, citrus, fresh herb; crisp dry finish |
| Sileni Pinot Gris 750mL | White wine | 750mL | Pear and stone fruit, soft texture, gentle acidity |
| Sileni Cellar Pinot Noir 750mL | Red wine | 750mL | Red cherry, light body, low tannin, easy drinking |
Which Sileni is right for you?
Pricing here is simple. The Sileni Sauvignon Blanc is $11.99, the Pinot Gris is $9.98, and the Cellar Pinot Noir is $14.99. That puts a genuine Marlborough white under twelve dollars, which is the whole argument for buying it by the case rather than the bottle. Mix the three and you have a week of dinners covered for about the price of one restaurant entree.
Crisp, dry, and under twelve dollars, so opening a second bottle is easy.
Less aggressive acidity than Sauvignon Blanc, with pear and gentle texture.
Low tannin and red cherry, chillable and friendly with almost any dinner.