Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Tasting Panel
Soft peach nose; fresh, juicy and bright with smooth texture and bright acidity; peach, citrus and and long, juicy finish; elegant and balanced.
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
The 2013 Robert Oatley Sauvignon Signature Series Sauvignon Blanc is nicely done. The wine exhibits bright melon and savory herbs. Dry and slightly easy on the palate, this looks like an excellent match with hamachi and avocado sushi. Drinking well now. (Tasted: August 1, 2016, 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.
Home to some of Australia’s most elegant and long-lived red and white wines, Margaret River is situated in the farthest reaches of Western Australia. Relatively warm and dry, the region is cooled by breezes from the Indian Ocean. Margaret River takes some inspiration from Bordeaux, producing top-quality Cabernet Sauvignons and Bordeaux Blends with firm structure, mouthwatering acidity, balanced alcohol and notes of herbs and spice. For white wines, refreshing blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon as well as complex, age-worthy Chardonnays are regional specialties.