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Sauvignon Blanc and blends
no coincidence, perhaps, that the two sauvignon blancs came from Orange and the Adelaide Hills. Even less surprising is the domination of Western Australia in the sauvignon semillon blends. Only Tulloch prevented a clean sweep, and even there, the sauvignon blanc came from Western Australia. These blends are powerful weapons to confront Marlborough with.
Printhie Orange Sauvignon Blanc 2009
94 points, $16.99 Screwcap, 12.5% alc
While a fraction in size of Marlborough, Orange has thrown down the gauntlet. This is another example of the synergy between Orange and sauvignon blanc; while there are abundant passionfruit, lychee and tropical aromas and flavours, the acidity is fresh and cleansing, giving both drive and balance.
From Orange, NSW
Drink to 2011 with vegetable tempura
www.printhiewines.com.au
Nova Vita Firebird Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2008
94 points, $19.99, Screwcap, 11.5% alc
The grapes come from a single block on the Woodlands Ridge Vineyard owned by Mark and Joanne Kozned (of Russian descent). A powerful bouquet running through herb, gooseberry and passionfruit promises much, and the palate duly delivers those flavours on a long finish; is deliciously fresh, with cleansing acidity.
From Adelaide Hills, SA
Drink to 2011 with bouillabaisse
www.novavitawines.com.au
Brown Hill Estate Lakeview Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2009
93 points, $16.99, Screwcap, 13.5% alc
Owned by the Bailey family, able to pick the eyes out of 22 ha of estate vineyards dating back to 1995. Cold fermentation and bottling within 12 weeks of picking produces an arresting bouquet of passionfruit and - unusually but obviously - pear, the palate incisive and long, drawn out by citrussy acidity.
From Margaret River, WA
Drink to 2012 with poached scallops
www.brownhillestate.com.au
Tulloch Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009
94 points, $15.99, Screwcap, 12.5% alc
The third and so far best release of this cool-fermented, early-bottled style, very lively and well made. Sauvignon blanc from Western Australia introduces some passionfruit, the drive and energy provided by the semillon, with lemony acidity on the finish, the mark of a top vintage.
From Hunter Valley/Western Australia
Drink to 2012 with blue swimmer crab
www.tulloch.com.au
West Cape Howe Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009
93 points, $15.99, Screwcap, 12.5% alc
Hit the headlines in a David and Goliath acquisition of the ex Goundrey winery and vineyards from Constellation. The varieties work as synergistically as ever, the semillon contributing to aroma and flavour, as well as texture and structure; the sauvignon blanc adds touches of tropical and stone fruit.
From Denmark, WA
Drink to 2012 with barbequed marron
www.westcapehowewines.com.au
Wills Domain Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009
94 points, $19.50, Screwcap, 13% alc
Notwithstanding Darren Haunold's paraplegia, he (and wife Michelle) unhesitatingly purchased the then 15-year-old vineyard in 2000, and (with Bruce Dukes as winemaker) immediately produced wonderful wines. This has a very aromatic and expressive bouquet of passionfruit, grapefruit and a touch of herb, the palate providing more of the same, with energy and drive.
From Margaret River, WA
Drink to 2011 with sugar cured tuna
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