2026 Sauvignon Blanc

Gentle Folk, Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia

Fruit from the Piccadilly Valley and Lenswood, fermented in neutral French oak and tank, then aged on lees for six months. Consistently one of Australia's highest-rated Sauvignon Blancs, the wine shows poise and tension with generous texture, while still reflecting two of the Adelaide Hills' finest subregions.

Piccadilly Valley and Lenswood fruit, from 450 to 620 m on light loamy clay over sandstone.
Fermented in neutral French oak and tank, then six months on lees for texture.
Poise and tension with generous texture; 12.2% alcohol and pH 3.2.

Vineyards: Piccadilly Valley and Lenswood
Elevation: 450-620m
Soils: Light loamy clay over sandstone with extensive schist and quartz rubble.
Alc: 12.2%
pH: 3.2
TA: 5.8 g/L

Tasting Notes

Crystalline and pale. Lifted citrus, green apple and gooseberry, with a hint of fresh herbs. The palate has poise and tension, filled out by lees texture and a little weight from neutral oak. Fine, cool acidity drives a long, mineral, mouthwatering finish. A Sauvignon Blanc built for the table rather than for overt tropical fruit.

Distributed in Australia by Principal Wine.