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Juniper Crossing The Original White Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
Margaret River
$17.00
Juniper Estate Crossing Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
Min. Quantity: 3
Juniper Estate's 'The Original White' Semillon Sauvignon Blanc is made from grapes grown in the Margaret River, one of Australia's best regions for producing this iconic white blend. Pale in green colour, this expressive wine shows aromas of pear, gooseberry, melon, citrus, green apple and passionfruit with background notes of smoked cashews and fresh herbs. The mouth filling palate is smooth and very textural, being full of juicy fruit characters with subtle hints of herbs and spices. Crunchy acidity makes for a long and satisfying finish. Treat yourself to a serve of crayfish or prawns with this superb white wine.
Expert Reviews & Awards
'52/48% semillon/sauvignon blanc. 20% barrel ferment for 5 months (5% new). It's under $20 and it's seen time in barrel – not bad. And certainly a sign of the times. Complex aromas of cassis, passionfruit, sugar snap pea and jasmine tea adorn the nose, while the palate is textural, complex, and punches way above its price point. Cracking little wine." (On the 2020 vintage).
Halliday Wine Companion, August 2021 (EL). — 93 Points
Winemaking Notes
Made from Semillon 53% and Sauvignon Blanc 48%. 95% stainless steel tank fermented and 5% barrel fermented, several batches with different yeast to aid in flavour diversity plus stirring on lees to help build texture.
Cellaring Notes
Drink now or within 3-4 years from release.
Producer
Juniper Estate
Juniper Estate is one of the oldest vineyards in the Margaret River Region with Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon vines planted in 1973. The dry-grown vineyard is planted on the Wilyabrup gravely loam which has produced so many of the Margaret River wines which now command Australia-wide & International recognition. Acclaimed winemaker and Margaret River veteran, Mark Messenger has built a reputation for producing quality, award-winning wines with depth and polish.
Variety
About Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc A good Sauvignon Blanc should be zesty and alive. Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most distinctive white wine grape varieties, known for its intense fresh ‘green’ aromas and invigorating high acidity. Sauvignon blanc makes a dry, pale coloured, light to medium bodied wine. The aromas are distinctive, sometimes even piercing, yet intriguing and attractive. There is no ignoring the distinctively spiky, high notes that jump right out of the glass and follow through onto the tongue. This youthful vibrancy and overt exuberance is its beauty and it awakens the senses and enhances most foods. The grape variety requires a cooler climate to maintain its acidity, freshness and its distinctive varietal profile. It is for this reason that Australia producers seek vineyard sites in such areas as South Australia’s Adelaide Hills and Victoria’s Yarra Valley. Key facts about Sauvignon Blanc Sauvignon Blanc’s homeland is the Loire Valley in France. The wines of Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé are the most famous. It is also grown in Bordeaux, in neighboring districts to its famous red offspring, cabernet sauvignon. Recently, New World countries have adopted the variety to great effect, especially New Zealand, Chile, South Africa, the USA (California and Washington state), and of course Australia. The wines show a pale, straw yellow colour. Held against a white background, distinctive green tinges are often visible. On the nose, sauvignon blanc shows pointed and piercing aromas which carry through onto the palate. Flavours range from grass, herbs, gooseberry and the scent of tom cats, to more tropical characters such as passionfruit and kiwi fruit. Sauvignon blanc is one of those varieties that tends to taste exactly as it smells. The main impression on the palate is the high and refreshing acidity that dances on the sides of the tongue and leaves the mouth watering – it really lets you know it’s there! Sauvignon blanc is not usually produced with any oak treatment, however an oaked version has evolved, called fume blanc. This is most popular in California. Whilst sauvignon blanc makes delicious, single varietal wines, it is a great mixer. It is often blended with semillon and occasionally chardonnay. Sauvignon Blanc in Australia In Australia, we produce a number of sauvignon blancs from our coolest vine-producing regions. Western Australia, particularly Margaret River, Victoria, particularly the Yarra Valley, and South Australia, particularly the Adelaide Hills are the best suited areas in Australia for sauvignon blanc. The wines share a common varietal grassiness and herbaceousness, but also intense tropical fruit notes that the intensity of the Australian light helps develop. Tasting Australian sauvignon blanc you will experience citrus, lime, passionfruit and kiwi fruit flavours. The wines are zesty and fresh, unwooded and light to medium bodied.
Region
About Margaret River
The Margaret River produces outstanding Chardonnay, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc as well as Bordeaux style red blends made from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Located 200 kilometres south of Perth, the Margaret River has a warm maritime climate. This results in grapes that have concentrated fruit aromas and flavours while still retaining high levels of acidity, due to the cooling ocean breezes. This also allows the Margaret River to offer fresh, elegant and restrained wines as well as full-bodied and powerful wines.
Details
Country: Australia
Wine Body: Light Bodied
Wine Sweetness: Dry
Size: 750mL
Organic / Vegan: Vegan
Non Alcoholic: No
Delivery
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