Cape Landing Blackwood Silver Eye Sauvignon Blanc 2023

From a single vineyard in the Forest Grove sub-region of Margaret River, the wine spent seven months maturing in French oak barriques on lees, 10% of which were new, and then a further couple of months in stainless steel, again on lees, after blending. A shining straw colour here, the nose offers lifted aromatics with peaches, tropical notes, passionfruit and hints of melon all evident, with hints of oak lingering. It is a lovely nose but give it twelve months and it should look even better. The wine is ripe with juicy acidity and very good length. Quite classic in style, this can be enjoyed now and any time over the next five to six years.