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Updated · Sep 9, 2026
Invivo is an innovative New Zealand wine producer founded in 2008 by Tim Lightbourne and Rob Cameron. Sourced from estate and contract vineyards across the Wairau and Awatere valleys in Marlborough, this classic Sauvignon Blanc captures the region's hallmark vibrancy through protective, temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation.
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Invivo is an innovative New Zealand wine producer founded in 2008 by Tim Lightbourne and Rob Cameron. Sourced from estate and contract vineyards across the Wairau and Awatere valleys in Marlborough, this classic Sauvignon Blanc captures the region's hallmark vibrancy through protective, temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation.
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Citrus fruit, Tropical fruit, Herbaceous
Bottle age (white)
✓ Balance, ✓ Length, ✓ Intensity
Up to 8 aromas across all three categories, with a target of 4–5 palate flavours. Only supported descriptors are listed; absences do not count as aromas. Red check counts are not scores.
The 2018 vintage shows intense aromas of pungent lime leaf, passionfruit, and cut grass alongside subtle bottle-aged lanolin complexity. Crisp, driving acidity balances the concentrated citrus and tropical core, leading into a refreshing, persistent finish.
This wine is ready to drink now and not suitable for further ageing. At several years of maturity, it retains lively fruit concentration while developing subtle tertiary savory nuances; further cellaring will see its remaining primary freshness decline. Serve chilled at 8–10°C in a standard white wine glass without decanting to preserve its aromatic lift. Pair with pan-seared white fish, goat cheese crostini, or green asparagus with lemon vinaigrette. The wine demonstrates very good quality, exhibiting harmonious balance between brisk natural acidity and concentrated fruit weight. Aromatic intensity on the nose is matched evenly by expressive flavour intensity on the palate, carrying through to a long, clean, and satisfyingly focused finish.
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Maison Apéro uses a multi-stage validation process. This tasting review is data-driven reference information created from wine information and analytical signals. Actual aromas, flavours and condition may vary by bottle, storage, service and individual perception, so it is not a definitive assessment.
From the review saved in Maison Apéro for this wine and vintage.
The review text is not yet available here in this language.
Up to 8 aromas across all three categories, with a target of 4–5 palate flavours. Only supported descriptors are listed; absences do not count as aromas. Red check counts are not scores.
Read Réserve and Grand sections by signing in to Maison Apéro with the corresponding plan.
Maison Apéro uses a multi-stage validation process. This tasting review is data-driven reference information created from wine information and analytical signals. Actual aromas, flavours and condition may vary by bottle, storage, service and individual perception, so it is not a definitive assessment.
