SAUVIGNON blanc lived a peaceful existence in France until Robert Mondavi, the Napa Valley’s doyen of winemakers, planted it, fermented it in barrel and called
Talented young couple Xavier and Lucy Bizot, both blessed with impeccable wine industry credentials, are making some stunning wines from the under-rated Wrattonbully region of
Sarah Ahmed MW recently conducted a blind tasting of 32 premium oaked sauvignon blancs, from 8 countries, including the Terre à Terre 2013 Sauvignon Blanc
Here’s a sauvignon blanc that’s so stylish you quickly forget it’s sav blanc at all – it’s very much its own wine. It’s from a
Grown on the very close-planted estate vineyard, with a density of 4444 vines per hectare, and a fruiting wire only 50cm above ground. There were
Deeply coloured with powerful and densely ripe blackberry and cedar fruit supported by ample, creamy oak. Full bodied and robust fruit underpinned by savoury tannins
Here’s a wine that is blessed with the twin virtues of elegance and finesse. It opens with a fragrant swirl of red and black currants
THE good news is that this could well be the best sauvignon blanc produced by this quality South Aussie vineyard, the bad news is it’s
WINEMAKER Xavier Bizot is building a strong reputation for the quality of his wines. This cab sav has strong dark fruit flavours on a bouquet
Subtler sauvignon blanc from Wrattonbully on SA’s Limestone Coast. Restrained and stylish with aromas of citrus, grapefruit and some lovely spice and mineral notes. Author:
