The Terre à Terre label is brought to you by the husband and wife team of Xavier Bizot and Lucy Croser. This is the fourth release of their barrel fermented Sauvignon Blanc.
A voluptuous wine with a creamy, toasty, tropical fruited nose. Luscious gooseberry and passionfruit with a line of grapefruit acidity running through those flavours. Nutty lees work provides a savoury counterpoint and there’s quite a bit of oaky tannin crimping the finish. Light herbaceous qualities. It needs more time in the bottle to show its best but it’s an intriguing style and well worth a look. 91+ Good
Region: Wrattonbully
Alcohol: 13.0%
Closure: Screwcap
Price: $29.50
Tasted: January 2013