Peerick Sauvignon Blanc Fumé

Peerick Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2021 from the Pyrenees in western Victoria is a multi‑award‑winning, oak‑aged sauvignon that trades simple citrus for layered tropical fruit, spice and smoky complexity – a sophisticated twist on Aussie savvy.

This 2021 Peerick Sauvignon Blanc Fumé shows a perfume of ruby‑red grapefruit, quince, spice and fennel, with tropical notes of passionfruit, pawpaw, melon, apple and lime adding generosity and lift. The palate is finely balanced between grapefruit and passionfruit, with French oak ageing adding depth, texture and a lingering, savoury complexity that sees it sit closer to fine Pouilly‑Fumé in feel than standard Marlborough‑style sauv blanc.

As an Aussie sommelier, I’d be pouring Peerick Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2021 with grilled snapper and salsa verde, herby roast chicken or a goat’s cheese and citrus salad, where its tropical fruit, fennel and smoky oak can really work their magic. It’s also excellent with lightly spiced Asian dishes or shellfish – a Pyrenees white that brings both charm and serious interest to the table.

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