Passionfruit and citrus continue on the palate,
racy acidity provides a long balanced finish.
Vinification
Fruit for our Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from the cool climate
Adelaide Hills where the high altitude (≈400m) is especially
favourable to this earlier ripening variety. Skin contact is limited,
and fermentation occurs in stainless steel, to ensure a fresh,
zesty finish with lifted aromatics.
Winemakers Comments
Sauvignon Blanc derives from the Bordeaux region of France,
where it made its claim to fame (alongside Cabernet Franc), as
the parent grape to the noble Cabernet Sauvignon. Sauvignon
Blanc vines are vigorous and display the interesting tendency of
budding late, but ripening earlier than other white varieties
Region Notes
Hesketh Regional Selections represent vineyard & varietal
combinations which are universally recognised for excellence.
The motivation is quality, and the result is a range of wines which
are hand-made from specific vineyards to bring you the best of
each growing region.
Winemakers Comments