This wine is actually a 100% tank fermented sauvignon blanc, sourced from an East Gippsland vineyard that changed hands a few years ago. By our reckoning it’s one of the few Gippy Sav Blanc vineyards to have shown promise over the years. Looks a touched developed in the glass – medium gold – something akin to a 3 to 4 year old chardonnay. Interesting nose; clearly ripe with some power, but also has a smoky red wine feel. I reckon I may have picked this as a red if tasted truly blend!
More simple profile in the mouth; ripe notes pop up again but the varietal notes don’t really push through, and drinks more like generic white. Has some decent palate weight. Perhaps the ‘classic dry white’ tag has some genuine claims? No world beater but at $12ish this wine deserves to be tried. A great example of how ultra small makers can deliver real value.
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