Sarah Jessica Parker's New Jalapeño Wine Has Big Cocktail Vibes, But It Works

Over the past year, sauvignon blanc drinkers have been adding a spicy ingredient to their wine: jalapeño slices. Bringing the two together creates the easiest two-ingredient cocktail of summer. The trending phenomenon has blanketed social media for the past year, with everyone from wine novices to Certified Sommeliers mixing "Spicy Sauvy B" cocktails, including Sarah Jessica Parker. 

Earlier this year, the always-on-trend actress and entrepreneur teamed with Invivo co-founders Tim Lightbourne and winemaker Rob Cameron to create a bottled version of the viral drink. In March of 2026, the team announced Invivo X, SJP Spicy Jalapeño White Wine with Natural Flavor, slated for release in the summer of 2026. The team began the collaboration creating the Invivo X, SJP brand in 2019. The brand's portfolio now includes four expressions with the introduction of the spicy wine. 

The drink starts with Invivo X, SJP Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, and infuses it with natural jalapeño flavor. According to the brand, the resulting wine has a refreshing character with just enough spice to make it interesting while staying approachable. Curious to see if the new release is worth the hype, more so than simply adding frozen jalapeños to your favorite glass, I acquired a sample to perform a taste test. In doing so, I used my knowledge and training as a Certified Sommelier to see whether it's worth it for you to seek out a bottle. 

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In putting together this review, I relied on my experience as a trained Certified Sommelier and Certified Specialist of Wine, with over 20 years in the industry writing about and reviewing wine. Analyzing the aroma, texture, and flavor of the new release was the most important part of the taste test. However, I also considered whether the wine was worth buying based on its overall approachability and how well it pairs with food. I took into account whether the wine offered more than simply a trend.   

The brand recommends serving the wine ice cold from the refrigerator, or poured over ice. I did both to see whether the flavor could withstand being watered down, or whether the ice was necessary to help tame the heat. I sampled the wine in a classic Bordeaux glass that allowed me to fully appreciate the wine's aromas and gave me ample room to swirl and open the wine. Here is what I found.

Adding jalapeños to a perfectly good glass of wine might seem like a strange idea. However, the combination works surprisingly well because of a chemical compound called pyrazines. Pyrazines add savory, green, herbaceous notes and a zesty zing, and both sauvignon blanc grapes and jalapeños are packed with them. Additionally, Marlborough sauvignon blanc tends to have a fruit-forward character versus the mineral-driven options from France, working well with the pepper's spiciness. 

In trying Invivo's spicy wine, I found aromas of freshly cut grass, melon, and citrus zest, classic sauvignon blanc notes. These characteristics were also present on the palate, along with a vegetal, green bell pepper taste, which I wasn't too fond of. There was also more sweetness than I typically prefer. However, the 12.5% alcohol by volume wine's sweetness is necessary to balance the peppery spice. 

Initially, the jalapeño heat was subtle. It wasn't an afterthought, but it definitely wasn't at the forefront. However, that changed as I kept tasting, and much more so in the wine tasted without ice rather than with it. The heat builds, particularly as the refrigerator chill wears off. Still, the heat wasn't overpowering; it remained a subtle but noticeable characteristic on the back palate. While the wine's tangy acidity is high, there is a nice palate-coating texture with a touch of creaminess, likely from leaving the wine on the spent yeast strains (known as lees) after fermentation. The technique gives the wine weight and texture without losing the freshness.

Although I am not obsessed with jalapeño wine like some on TikTok, I didn't dislike Invivo's jalapeño wine, despite the green bell pepper taste. It has a crisp, refreshing palate. Still, it reminds me of a spicy margarita made with wine instead of blanco tequila. I wanted to salt the rim of the glass to enhance the wine's citrus and spice flavors, while reaching for a plate of tropical mahi mahi tacos or sweet and spicy gochujang shrimp skewers. 

While sweeter than the dry white wines I typically prefer, the taste ensured the spiciness did not dominate the palate, balancing the wine's fruitiness. The acidity is high, which, with the zestiness of the fresh peppers, gives the finish a zingy, tangy bite. However, the texture and subtle creaminess of the sauvignon blanc base wine keep the taste balanced.

It's worth purchasing if you like jalapeño wine. Of course, you can add jalapeño slices to your favorite crisp white wine. However, SJP's Invivo X option lets you enjoy the trendy drink without worrying about consuming a salmonella-tainted jalapeño.

Drop a few ice cubes into the glass if you have an aversion to jalapeño or hate the taste of green pepper, but don't want to miss out on the fun. It will water down the overall wine. However, it will keep the heat in check and chill the wine, softening that green pepper taste.

Invivo X, SJP Spicy Jalapeño White Wine with Natural Flavor has been available with select retailers since early summer 2026. That includes wine.com, but it is rolling out to H-E-B and Total Wine & More stores nationwide, as well as local bars, stores, and restaurants in New York and New Jersey. The brand notes that it will continue to expand over the coming months. Still, if you check its social media, eager spicy wine enthusiasts are actively anticipating its arrival, asking whether it is in their city yet.

The price for a 750-milliliter bottle may vary depending on where you live in the country. The suggested retail price is $18.99. Still, if you live near a location that stocks the wine locally, you're in luck. You will likely save a few dollars by buying through one of the noted retailers. Each is offering the wine for around $13.99. Wine.com is selling the wine for $15.97 plus shipping. That being said, you can also achieve a similar flavor by adding jalapeño slices to a $7 bottle of Marlborough sauvignon blanc. 

If you look for the wine online, don't search for Marlborough sauvignon blanc. Legally, the producer can not label the wine as such because it includes jalapeño flavoring. Flavorings are not allowed in wines labeled with a specific grape variety.