A late ripening season has resulted in zesty gooseberry bound tightly in white floral aromas, with a hint of dried hay. Ripe gooseberry and savoury floral notes introduce the wine before moving into a linear flowing mid-palate. There is a nice touch of urgency with more herbs and quince notes on the finish. This wine is ideal for sensible summer evening drinking. Mt Difficulty Sauvignon Blanc will improve for 3-5 years given optimal cellaring conditions.

Sourced from dry-grown, hand tended vines in the north east of Victoria, this Beechworth Chardonnay from Savaterre will surely convince even the most hardened Chardonnay critic that modern Australian Chardonnay is of supreme world-class standard. Keppell Smith handcrafts a Chardonnay of utmost power and concentration that produces a length of flavour that borders on the immortal.

COLOUR Soft gold in colour AROMA Apricot, honeysuckle, grapefuit and oatmeal aromatics PALATE Bursts of fig, lychee and lime in the glass for a crisp and refreshing finish with subtle oak on the palate. Bursts of creamy texture back by brightness. FOOD MATCH Pair with creamy chicken in white wine sauce, grilled whiting with Asian greens or spaghetti marinara. This wine is Vegan Friendly.

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