Winemaker Notes
Pale straw with a tinge of green. Fresh and zesty aromas of green nettles, passionfruit, lemongrass and mango. Light bodied showing layers of fresh lemongrass and papaya flavors. Fine, crunchy acidity helps to focus the taste buds on the finish which is persistent, clean and utterly delicious.
Drink with Asian shredded chicken salad with crushed roasted peanuts, or a delicious, crunchy oriental fried noodle salad.
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.
South Australia is the historic heart of Australian wine, a great wine capital of the world, and home to some of the most famous regions. It produces more than 80% of Australia’s premium wine from some of the oldest vines in the world. There is an abundance of varieties and wide spectrum of styles to explore. From the rogue to refined, discover Australian wines that are far from ordinary.