If you love your whites crisp, aromatic, and full expressive fruit and the kinda nervy acidity that make 'em a joy to drink with seafood or creamy chicken dishes– this is the dozen to grab.
We've pulled together 6 brilliant Sauv Blancs and SBS blends from top producers across the country – including trophy and gold winners, cool-climate standouts, and cellar door faves.
From the bright tropicals of Norfolk Rise to the layered spice and structure of the trophy winning Willow Bridge Bookends, there's plenty of style variation here – but every wine is clean, fresh and made for chilling down and drinking now.
Winemaking legends Tim Knappstein and Nick Knappstein are responsible for this beautiful Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc from the exceptional '23 vintage. No expense was spared in the fruit quality, with high altitude vineyards (Piccadilly and Carey Gully) chosen, and only the cane pruned sections. Aromas of passionfruit and florals dominate the nose with the palate offering clarity, depth. texture, minerality and the zing of well-balanced acidity.
This is zippy and slightly textural sauv blanc which offers a lovely combo of greenery to go with the passionfruit and tropicals. All in all, there’s plenty going on with this wine for discerning savvy blanc fans.
Gold Medal – Royal Adelaide Wine Show, Gold Medal, Top Gold, Trophy
Make no mistake, this is a full-bodied blend of Sauv Blanc and Sem which has seen some oak maturation. A complex amalgam of lime zest and grapefruit with gentle nuances of French oak. Textural and long, this is citrus pithy and lime zesty with an overlay of grilled nuts.
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Lime and lime zest with snow pea tendrils and grapefruit. A delightful texture and just the perfect amount of acidity to allow the fruit to make its powerful point without taking over the show. A delightful Savvy which should improve for a few years yet.
A delicious, crisp, cool climate SB from Mount Benson. Jalapeños, grassiness, and lemon juice here, along with a crisp texture and excellent acidity and length. Maybe a perfect seafood wine - oysters? Ceviche? Steamed white fish with lemongrass and shitake mushrooms. Delicious by itself as an aperitif too.