Winemaker Notes
White-bright, clear, yet with an unctuousness when swirled in the glass. On the nose, guava, kiwi fruit and cantaloupe, all still dew-dripping. Spearmint, mint, apple-mint, and Vietnamese mint - there is a piquancy about the otherwise pure aromatics of this clean, clear white wine. And a dry palate. Sauvignon Blanc as it should be. Fruit notes of nettle and dandelion leaf; a soft rain-water texture that lingers across the palate.
Pair with squid, rice paper rolls, spicy fish soup or fish and chips.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Spectator
Offers terrifically pure passion fruit, lemongrass and lemon-lime flavors, with details of fresh herbs on the juicy finish. Drink now.
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.
A narrow band of hills and valleys east of the city of Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills region is a diverse landscape featuring a variety of microclimates. In general it is moderate with high-altitude areas cooler and wetter compared to its warmer, lower areas.
Piccadilly Valley, the part of Adelaide Hills closest to the city, was first staked out by a grower named Brian Croser, in the 1970s for a cool spot to grow Chardonnay, then uncommon in Australia. Today a good amount of the Chardonnay goes to winemakers outside of the region.
Producers here experiment with other cool-climate loving aromatic varieties like Pinot Gris, Viognier and Riesling. Charming sparkling wine is also possible. On its north side, lower, west-facing slopes make full-bodied Shiraz.