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We present ourselvesThe words we use tumble
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2013 Mawson’s Cape Denison Sauvignon Blanc
A new line from the Yalumba/Hill Smith family. Perfunctory, dry Sauvignon Blanc from Wrattonbully. The irony of naming such a wine after an explorer is not lost on me. Lemon, herbs with a hint of gooseberry with a chalky finish. Has … Continue reading
2013 Logan Sauvignon Blanc
Surprisingly restrained aromatics but plenty of palate oomph. It feels like there’s a touch of oak in the mix but I don’t have any details and the website is still on the 2012 release. A bundled up and compact amalgam of passionfruit, … Continue reading
2013 Angullong Sauvignon Blanc
Apparently about 15-20% of the fruit for this wine comes from Bantry Grove at above 950 metres in altitude. It balances the tropical body that results from Angullong’s vineyard being situated at around the 600 metre mark. I rather like the concept … Continue reading
2013 Cooks Lot Sauvignon Blanc Lot #689
A top of thirty-four degrees in Brisbane today so I might run through three 2013 Orange Sauvignon Blancs tasted blind but reviewed in order of ascending weight. Just for something slightly different. The real issue here is the acidity and lack … Continue reading
Is Orange the New Black?
“Other people aren’t the scariest part of prison…it’s coming face to face with who you really are. Because once you’re behind these walls, there’s nowhere to run, even if you could run. The truth catches up with you in here…and … Continue reading
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2012 Evans & Tate Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc
Always interested to see the words ‘Margaret River’ in bigger typeface than the variety. It’s an admirable trait if the wine is indeed regional. And this is. Gooseberry, guava and grass over herbs on the nose. There’s a small degree … Continue reading
2012 Ten Minutes by Tractor 10X Sauvignon Blanc
Vinified in much the same way as the Pinot Gris. A more successful result though. Near full-bodied, maintaining shape via ensconced acidity and phenolics which are grippy yet nuanced. Citrus holds court over grass with a hint of passionfruit in the mix. A … Continue reading
2013 Stoneleigh Sauvignon Blanc
The last in a bracket of sub-twenty dollar Sauvignon Blanc reviews. I hope you’re all finding this as riveting as me. Tomorrow I’ll get to the new release Oakridge Chardonnays and Pinots but you need time to do them justice … Continue reading
2013 De Bortoli Deen De Bortoli Vat 2 Sauvignon Blanc
Pretty good value here if this kind of wine floats your boat. Grassiness over herbs, tart gooseberry and passionfruit with a few chunks of pineapple. Some asparagus on the side. Clean, crisp, refreshing, dry and not achingly acidic or pointy. … Continue reading
2013 3 Tales Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Imported by De Bortoli wines. If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em I guess. Faint aromatics, dilute palate. Passionfruit, capsicum and herbs. The usual suspects. No real length. Dry enough (3g/l rs). If you want to drink Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc … Continue reading