Bannockburn Geelong Sauvignon Blanc

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93 Points – James Halliday 2018
93 Points – Campbell Mattinson 2018

Sitting between the aromatic Riesling and classic Chardonnays on our list is our Sauvignon Blanc; we aim to make a lively wine with texture and complexity.

Viticulture: Primarily from a 1996 planting on the eastern edge of the Winery Block, but for the first time including a tonne from a new planting at Olive Tree Hill (all clone F4V6). Picked 16-18 February.

Winemaking
• 1/3 was de-stemmed and lightly crushed before fermentation on skins for one week, finishing in older puncheons.
• 1/3 was whole bunch pressed to puncheons and the remainder whole bunch pressed to tank (net new puncheons 10%).
• The wine was fermented to dryness before blending and bottling in August 2016.13.0% acl/vol.

Tasting Note
An early harvest maintained natural acidity and varietal tension in this otherwise warm year. Some hint of the puncheons, varietal marker green peas and spice on the nose. Full and yet dry, breadth from the skins, texture from thelees contact and yet refreshing acid on the palate.

Reviews
“Indeed it’s quite delicious. Complexity is rarely this out-and-out more-ish. It’s bursting with lime soda and honeycomb, passionfruit and white flowers, a subtle grassy note whispering very softly. You can quaff it. You can contemplate it. You can delight in its soft, sensual persona. It works from all angles. And it has excellent length. ”

93 points.-CAMPBELL MATTINSON WINEFRONT COM AU, MARCH 2018