Description
Method
Fermented at low temperature to maximise fruit potential and aromatics. We purposely don’t reduce to full dryness because that’s the way, ah-hah, ah-hah, we like it, ah-hah.
Results
A warmer climate twist on the traditional. Think Sauv Blanc with a tropical undertone. Lively and aromatic with green herbs, gooseberry, white peach and grapefruit flavours. Off-dry with juicy acidity for a full, round finish. A generously flavoured palate packed with attractive white stone fruits pulled together with a delicate acid line.
Conclusion
Heathcote’s warmer climate expresses ripe stone-fruit flavours in Sauvignon Blanc. Just for fun, we have created a faintly sweet little franken-fruit monster – charming S.B and non-S.B drinkers alike. Don’t generally partake in the Savvy B?? That’s ok, you’re gonna like this one!
Vintage 2021
Region Heathcote
Sub-region Northern Heathcote
Fruit Sauvignon Blanc (single vineyard)
Harvest Machine
Winery notes Gentle press, cool ferment using selected yeast and stopped early to retain a small amount of natural sugar. Maturation on light lees in stainless steel.
Palate Tropical fruits and green herbs.
Alcohol 13.2%