2013 Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Best in Class Alberta Beverage Awards August 2022
94 points James Halliday
92 points Huon Hooke
Reviews
Culinaire June 2021 issue
"Yes, this is the current vintage of this sauvignon blanc, and yes, it’s still a tightly wound and fresh bottle. Lemongrass, honey, and hazelnuts, lead off the nose with good support from aging sur lie for 10 months and plenty of barrel aging. In the end, it’s a crisp and balanced sauvignon blanc that is more than a few steps from ordinary."
James Halliday
94 points
"You might have expected the wine to show some signs of tiring, but the bright straw-green hue tells otherwise, and nothing after that changes the message much - the finish does drop ever so slightly, taking away from the complexity of the well-balanced palate."
— James Halliday
Gourmet Traveller WINE top 100 new releases Aug-Sep 2019
92 points
"This winery is unusual for the maturity of its releases, especially rare in sauvignon blanc. Remarkably young light-yellow hue; nutty, toasty bouquet reflecting oak fermentation. Nougat and marzipan nuances also. The palate is fresh and taut, again young for its age."
— Huon Hooke
Featured in Wine Selectors Winemakers Series Six Pack April 2021
"In the glass: Incredibly youthful pale gold with green freshness.
On the nose: Vanilla and sweet yellow fruits.
On the palate: Juicy with honeyed richness, guava, passionfruit and nectarine, smokey barrel ferment characters and cashew-like mouthfeel. Youthful, fresh, bright and long."
Tasting Notes
Appearance: A clear vibrant straw green.
Nose: Intense with fresh sweet aromas.
Palate: Lovely balance, crisp with racy acidity. Fresh, delicious and mouthwatering. Medium intensity with good concentration and finish.
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