Planted in 1999 the Sauvignon Blanc is one of the original plantings at Wangolina. The 2022 vintage was long and steady with reasonably fine warm weather with some heat spikes. Natural acid retention was prevalent in this vintage with all white fruit exhibiting crunchy and vibrant natural acid which translated into the wines.

The Originals Sauvignon Blanc was wild fermented in conditioned oak and rested on fine lees for five months.

Aromas fill the room with tropical bursts of green pineapple, passionfruit, gooseberry, ripe grapefruit and a grassy edge. The palate portrays everything good about the grape, but with more tangible weight and texture, that is evenly matched by some driving acidity. Crunchy snap pea notes provide a contrasting nerve, whilst the oxidative environment of the oak ensures a graceful edge to the wine.

Have it with some BBQ’d lobster or pork tenderloin!