But, if a New Zealand sauvignon sprays you, urine luck! Many of them here never developed that ammonia scent, due to a lack of natural predators.

This spray smells very strongly of crisp, raw, green veggies -- bell pepper and cucumber mostly -- along with grass and a hint of grapefruit up front.

H: Is that why the beautiful sauvignon became a delicacy among the Maori people of New Zealand?

B: Exactly. The scent is intoxicating, and the Maori discovered that the taste is just as wonderful. Tart yet sweet (but not sugary) citrus fruit and very bright acidity make the sauvignon blanc a perfect compliment to lighter meals. And because the species is flourishing in the region, sauvignon blancs like this one are being exported all over the world at reasonable prices.

H: I think I'll get one for dinner tonight. Thank you Bob. And thank you for tuning in for another episode of Marlborough of Omaka's Wild(er) Kingdom. We'll see you next week when we travel to Italy in pursuit of the majestic pinot grigio.

HOST: Welcome to another episode of Marlborough of Omaka's Wild(er) Kingdom. Today we are tracking the elusive sauvignon blanc. Let's see what Bob has found.

BOB: As you may be able to see, I've found a young sauvignon blanc that seems to have strayed from its family. Its camouflage is impressive. So long as it stands near this watering hole it's very hard to spot, as its coloring is that of water with light green and beige hues. I'm going in for a closer look.

H: Oh my, Bob seems to have been sprayed by the sauvignon blanc. A pungent aroma is another of this strange animal's defense mechanisms. Bob, can you describe what that smells like?

B: It's… it's wonderful! Really, I never thought a sauvignon blanc aroma could smell like this. Often the spray of these creatures smells good, but is interlaced with a strong smell of cat urine.