Smith's Lane Estate Sauvignon Blanc

Smith’s Lane Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2024 from North‑East Victoria is a light, tart and refreshing savvy that majors on citrus rather than big tropical fruit – a clean, easy‑drinking style at everyday pricing.

In the glass, this Smith’s Lane Estate Sauvignon Blanc shows lemon, green apple and lime rind flavours, with subtle tropical notes like gentle passionfruit sitting in the background, keeping it lively without feeling overpowering. The palate is light‑bodied, nicely dry and palate‑cleansing, built to be crisp and straightforward rather than intensely aromatic or textural.

As an Adelaide‑based sommelier, I’d pour Smith’s Lane Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2024 with seafood, poultry or simple pasta dishes – think grilled fish, chicken salad or pesto pasta – where its citrusy edge can cut through and refresh. It’s also a handy fridge staple for summer salads and antipasto when you want a zesty, no‑fuss white on hand.