Winemaker Notes
The Savvy is picked based on flavor and acid profile. It undergoes a long, cool fermentation in stainless steel. Time on lees also helps with yeast autolysis adding mouth feel while still retaining the pure clean acid freshness of the wine. Minimal fining, crossflow filtration. The end result is a balance between the tropical passionfruit notes known to the region, and delicate floral herbal nuances with capsicum and citrus notes.
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Wine Enthusiast
Vibrant, zingy aromas of just-squeezed pineapple, melon and lime—with a hint of SB’s typical grassy pungency—flow to a palate that’s equally fruity but with crunchy acidity and herbal nuances through to the finish. Drink well chilled on a hot day
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.
Occupying the tip of Western Australia’s spectacular southern coastline is a wine region of impressive natural diversity called the Great Southern. Here cool climate loving varieties like Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc grow in vineyards hugging its jagged coastlines.
Farther inland, among Great Southern's rolling hills and flatlands, a more pronounced temperature shift between day and night is perfect for the the production of exciting Riesling wines as well as impressive Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.