Description

Story: Each vintage, the Sauvignon Blanc grapes are the first grapes to ripen in the vineyard. The scarecrow is still used as an effective deterrent to the local grape-loving birds and has also lent its name to our famous Sauvignon Blanc.

Vintage: The 2019 growing season started with mild weather and below average rainfall. Some late spring rain provided a bit of relief from the dry conditions and contributed to lower crops due to the wet weather and windy conditions interfering with fruit set during flowering. A heatwave in January was luckily too early in the ripening cycle to cause any damage to the fruit. This was followed by a very mild and dry finish to the vintage, allowing good hang time and flavour development to the smaller than average crop.

Nose: The nose offers subtle and elegant aromas of passionfruit and snow peas.

Palate: The palate is smooth but lively with delightful tropical fruit flavours, followed by a crisp and refreshing finish.

Food Pairings: A great summer wine, equally at home on its own, at a picnic or with seafood dishes.

Cellaring: Drink now

Winemaker: Shane Harris

Alc: 13%
pH: 3.11

TA: 6.28g/L
RS: 2.6g/L

AWARD

92 points – Wine Orbit 2019

WINERY’S AWARDS:

Wines by Geoff Hardy was awarded “Australian Wine Company of the Year” by Winestate Magazine in 2012, 2014 and became a finalist in the Top 5 of 2016. (Photo: Wines by Geoff Hardy)

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