Cape Landing Silver Eyes Sauvignon Blanc 2022
- 93
- $45
- Drink by: 2023-2029
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I thought that the previous vintage of this wine was one of the best Savvys in the line-ups from earlier this year. This release is at least its equal. An attractive pale, gleaming yellow. It is textural, well-crafted and complex – anything but your average Sauv Blanc. We have notes of stonefruit and citrus with spices, a hint of cashews and even a touch of oatmeal. This is layered with impressive length and a pleasing flick of acidity. Enjoy it any time over the next half dozen years.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
