Mitchell Harris Pyrenees Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2023 from the cool Victorian Pyrenees is a beautifully restrained, oak‑fermented Sauvignon that swaps in‑your‑face tropicals for elegance, texture and length in the glass. This Mitchell Harris Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2023 is wild‑fermented in French oak hogsheads on full juice solids, with a small portion on skins, building complexity without heavy oak flavour. It’s a quietly serious take on fumé style, clocking in around the low‑to‑mid 12s for effortless drinkability and balance.

On the nose, expect restrained fruit – ripe gooseberry, lemon and grapefruit with just a touch of passionfruit and subtle smoke. The palate is long, lemony and beautifully weighted, running more on citrus, grapefruit and mineral notes than big tropicals, with a silky flow from time in oak and on lees. The oak sits in the background, shaping texture, structure and length rather than dominating aroma or flavour, giving a refined, cool‑climate white that’s both refreshing and thoughtfully complex.

Mitchell Harris Pyrenees Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2023 is a cracking match with grilled prawns, scallops, oysters and simple white‑fish dishes, where its citrus drive and texture really sing. It’s also spot‑on with goat’s cheese salads, lightly spiced Asian seafood, roast chicken and vegetable tarts. If you’re chasing a sophisticated, food‑friendly Australian fumé that shows high‑quality fruit and smart winemaking, Mitchell Harris Pyrenees Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2023 deserves a place in your fridge.