2021 Ivory Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

colour

Translucent straw with a brilliant lime green hue.

aroma

An expressive and vibrant nose with exuberant lemon drops, pea shoots and passionfruit pulp. 

palate

Intense, juicy lemon pith bursts onto the palate alongside fresh green herbs. A crunchy acidity provides balance and freshness, highlighting the grassy, tropical and citrus flavours on the finish.

cellaring

Best enjoyed within two years to capture the freshness and vibrancy of the wine.

winemaking

Semillon was sourced from the northern part of Margaret River where it achieved full ripeness imparting richness to the wine. Sauvignon Blanc was sourced from the southern-most part of the region where the most vibrant fruit is found, lending a linear acidity to the blend. Winemaking techniques enhanced fruit purity through the use of neutral stainless steel tanks and an aromatic yeast strain for fermentation.

region

Margaret River

varieties

Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc

analysis

• Alcohol: 12.0%

Seared scallops with chorizo and a crunchy apple slaw.

Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2021

James Halliday Top 100 White Wines 2021

This wine would be my $15 steed for a joust with sauvignon blanc or sauvignon blanc blends from Marlborough and anywhere else on this side of the ditch, its tapestry of citrus and passionfruit challenging most contenders at prices soaring above $20.

Ray Jordan Top 100 Whites 2021

Has just crept up in price to this higher price category, but somehow still makes it as a fresh, crunchy, ready-to-drink blend. A squeeze of passionfruit pulp and a lift of citrus and there you have it – total enjoyment