Following a winter on-par with long term averages for rainfalls and temperatures, the growing season was quite dry from the start. The temperatures from flowering all the way to the last days of harvest were also mild to warm, without heat spike. This created the perfect conditions for an absolute legend of a vintage, with no pressure in the vineyards and all the latitude for the winemakers to allow the best ripening time and harvest at the peak of each variety’s flavors. This vintage is sure to stay in Margaret River winemakers memories as the reference for a perfect season. 

Our Sauvignon Blanc is a blend of our two most acclaimed properties. About 2/3 of the blend comes from the Challis vineyard, ideally located in the Rosa Glen and known for the finesse of its aromatic varieties and 1/3 of the blend is sourced from our Glamorgan vineyard, in the heart of Wilyabrup, which produces rich, textural wines. 

The fruit was picked on the two consecutive nights of March 17th and 18th. We use selective harvester in the coolest hours of the night and transport the fruit to the winery for pressing before sunrise. Pressing was complete by 7am the next morning and the juice was racked off the majority of its solids, leaving some fine lees to bring texture to the ferments. Fermentation was long and cool, around 12c, to preserve all the fine fruit aromas. The wine was left to mature sur lees for about 3 months then filtered and bottled in the winter that year. 

Lifted aromas of kaffir lime leaf, pink grapefruit, and blackcurrant with hints of honey dew melon, peach and passionfruit. A mineral note of iodine and oyster shell, typical of the best terroirs of Margaret River, defines the provenance. 

The wine is fresh and vibrant, with a punchy, fruit-forward midpalate, and carried by a zippy natural acidity and a textural mineral finish. The overall feel is succulent and refreshing, reminiscent of the Margaret River surf. 

For a delicious pairing, serve this wine slightly chilled with a watermelon and feta salad with mint and crispbread.