Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Australian Wine Companion
Picked over a 2-week period, chilled, gently pressed and fermented, using only free run juice. The distinct nettle on the bouquet catches attention until the delicious palate takes over, with grapefruit leading the way, supported by gooseberry and a hint of passionfruit. The finish is crisp and lip-smacking.
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James Suckling
Here’s one for those who like sauvignon blanc with a pronounced gooseberry character, but there are also notes of citrus zest and fresh garden herbs. Very clean and crisp without being a jot too tart, this is a seriously refreshing dry white. Vegan. Sustainable.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is water-white in the glass and leads with snow peas, pear skin, green apple and a hint of lemongrass. In the mouth, the wine gives us everything we want from this region and variety: cilantro, jalapeño, white flowers and more. It's tight and fine, with some juniper through the mid-palate. Cleansing acidity. A bit crunchy and nice.
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.