Winemaker Notes
Aromas of green grass, gooseberry, and sweet capsicum with underlying tropical notes culminating in a zesty palate that displays crisp snow pea with hints of passion fruit and a delightful fruit depth that persists to a lingering finish.
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
Aromatic and fruit-forward, with ripe yet fresh notes of lime, green apple, and peach; balanced and long. A great value.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMMENTARY: The 2021 Berton Vineyard Metal Label Sauvignon Blanc shows excellent clarity and richness. TASTING NOTES: This wine shines with aromas and flavors of dried herbs, savory spices, and ripe citrus. Enjoy it with steamed clams in a garlic and wine broth. (Tasted: January 17, 2022, San Francisco, CA)
Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
Covering a long strip of southeastern coastline in South Australia, the Limestone Coast growing region has a moderately cool climate and includes the subregions of Coonawarra, Mount Benson, Mount Gambier, Padthaway, Robe and Wrattonbully.
Its warm northern and inland areas are recognized for high quality, full-bodied Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. The much cooler Mount Gambier, to the extreme south, is well-suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.