Having the girls over or just catching up on some Sex and the City re-runs at home? What better way to kick off your evening than with a bottle of sav blanc made by actress and New York socialite, Sarah Jessica Parker.

Called simply Invivo X, SJP the title references Sarah Jessica’s email and Instagram signoff, “X, SJ”. Sarah Jessica also hand-painted the X on the original label and matched the teal colour to one of her favourite pairs of shoes.

For the new tipple, the fashionista chose to collaborate with Invivo & Co, an award-winning New Zealand winery located at Te Kauwhata on the North Island.

Invivo founders, Tim Lightbourne and Rob Cameron, travelled to New York for a private blending session with Sarah Jessica, where they brought with them a number of samples from their 2019 vintage.

“Sarah Jessica loves the fruit purity of Sauvignon Blanc, but wanted to make a wine that has some weight behind it,” explained Invivo winemaker Rob Cameron.

“The result is a beautifully well-balanced drop. It’s not a typical Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc, this will continue to develop for up to seven years.”

Christine Ricketts, Cellar Director at Cellarmasters, has said that customers will adore the new wine.

“From the moment of opening this wine, the lifted tropical fruits flow out of the bottle,” she said.

“Passionfruit, grapefruit, dried grasses are balanced by zesty acidity on the lingering finish in this dry wine – delicious!” she said.

The sav blanc will also be joined by a rosé from the South of France next year.

Invivo X, SJP is priced at $25 and will be available exclusively from BWS and Cellarmasters this September.