2023 Sandalford Margaret River Range Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
Abundant tropical fruits and citrus flavours as per the nose which continues to evolve as this wine opens up. The palate is fresh and juicy with the fruit flavours carried by lingering soft acidity. Well balanced and wonderful length on the finish. A drink now style.
Winemaker comments
Winemaker Notes
Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grapes were machine harvested in the cool of night before transporting to the winery for processing. The fruit was destemmed before gentle pressing to tank and the juice allowed to cold settle before racking to ferment. Cultured yeast, low solids and cool ferment temperatures in stainless steel ensure the fruit characters are highlighted to their utmost in the resultant wine. At the completion of fermentation, the wine is allowed to evolve on lees for a short period of time before blending and preparation for bottle.
Meet the maker
By the time I turned 18, I had become fascinated with wine. I was keen to learn as much about wine as I could and I received some great advice: to work in the industry before committing to any tertiary study....
Continue Reading > I was lucky enough to get my start at the cellars at Houghton Wines, here in the Swan Valley. I loved it, and it was the beginning of a career which was to eventually see me spend 20 years with Houghton’s. But first, I wanted to discover what traditional winemaking was like in the northern hemisphere. I took myself off to Burgundy, France, where I worked several vintages learning as much as I could about the craft of winemaking from some the best in the business. Returning to Australia I continued my career, picking up a few awards in the process of learning more and more about winemaking and achieving Bachelor of Applied Science and Oenology at Charles Sturt University, NSW. I was awarded the inaugural Gourmet Traveler Young Winemaker of the Year 2001, James Halliday’s Winemaker of the year in 2009, Winemaker of the Year in Ray Jordan's 2017 Annual West Australian Wine Guide, and I’ve judged extensively at capital city and regional wine shows. Australia makes some amazing world class wines! I’ve been fortunate to be Senior Winemaker at Sandalford Wines since March 2021 and I’m delighted every day by our estates’ old vines, the passion of the viticulture team here, and the outcomes we are able to achieve each vintage.
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Continue Reading > I was lucky enough to get my start at the cellars at Houghton Wines, here in the Swan Valley. I loved it, and it was the beginning of a career which was to eventually see me spend 20 years with Houghton’s. But first, I wanted to discover what traditional winemaking was like in the northern hemisphere. I took myself off to Burgundy, France, where I worked several vintages learning as much as I could about the craft of winemaking from some the best in the business. Returning to Australia I continued my career, picking up a few awards in the process of learning more and more about winemaking and achieving Bachelor of Applied Science and Oenology at Charles Sturt University, NSW. I was awarded the inaugural Gourmet Traveler Young Winemaker of the Year 2001, James Halliday’s Winemaker of the year in 2009, Winemaker of the Year in Ray Jordan's 2017 Annual West Australian Wine Guide, and I’ve judged extensively at capital city and regional wine shows. Australia makes some amazing world class wines! I’ve been fortunate to be Senior Winemaker at Sandalford Wines since March 2021 and I’m delighted every day by our estates’ old vines, the passion of the viticulture team here, and the outcomes we are able to achieve each vintage.
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Tasting notes
Varietals
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
Colour
Other Notes
Pale straw.
Nose
Production
Bright fruit aromas of passionfruit, orange blossom and lemon citrus overlay subtle tropical fruit salad notes. A subtle herbaceous note and a hint of and lemon grass complete the picture.
Palate
Tasting Note
Abundant tropical fruits and citrus flavours as per the nose which continues to evolve as this wine opens up. The palate is fresh and lively with the fruit flavours carried by soft acidity. Well balanced and wonderful length on the finish. A drink now style.
Vintage Conditions
Vineyard Notes
2022 was dry and hot. The preceding winter and spring rainfall were above average and provided ample ground moisture for the vines to cope with the heat extremes of the summer. Fruit ripened to plan and was harvested with ripe, fresh flavours.
2023 Sandalford Margaret River Range Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
