2023 Wineglass Bay Sauvignon Blanc

TROPHY WINNER - ANZ BOUTIQUE WINE SHOW

Named after the iconic Wineglass Bay on the spectacular Freycinet Peninsula nearby, it is produced from meticulously tended 36 year old vines, all hand pruned and hand harvested. Viticulturally the aim is to grow a moderate yield of fully ripe, healthy fruit.

Our cool climate enables a long, slow ripening season producing remarkable intensity of aroma and flavour plus excellent natural acidity balance in the fruit.

The aim in the winery is to harness this fruit purity in such a way that it leaps out of the glass and provides considerable drinking pleasure. This is achieved through gentle handling along with slow fermentation at cool temperatures. To provide an extra dimension of creamy texture and complexity, 60% of this wine was fermented and matured in predominately seasoned French barriques, with a small percentage of new oak giving the wine subtle structure and length. Texture and complexity is enhanced without obvious oak characters. 

The 2023 vintage brought lower than average yields and cooler conditions throughout the growing season. Fruit quality was excellent with small bunches and berries providing superb concentration of flavours and good acid balance. 

The wine is lively and exuberant featuring vibrant gooseberry, citrus and passionfruit aromas. The generous palate is awash with an array of tropical fruits, ruby
grapefruit and soft herbs and offers a creamy smooth mid palate with subtle layers of complexity and impressive length.

A crowd-pleasing style which can be enjoyed with or without food. Delicious with seafood of all kinds and lighter dishes.

Wineglass Bay Sauvignon Blanc has been consistently recognised for its high quality, winning several awards.