Fermoy Estate Coldfire Fumé Blanc 2024

Who doesn’t like Sauvignon Blanc with a little ooomf? A herbal and savoury nose of split straw, cumquat, prickly pear, and flint—gives way to a feeling of knowing, yet, still guessing. As interest in classic Margaret River SB and SBS wanes, the rise of Fumé-style seems like a natural progression for the region. And when done well—it excites me! Fumé translates to smoked or smoke-flavour, and this wine is true to its name. Camp-oven peach cobbler, coriander seed, lime zest, coastal succulents, and fresh pear. The wine sees 100% barrel-fermented and is matured for nine months in French oak, adding texture, structure, and soft spices. Great length. Good palate weight. The acid is crunchy, and the wine finishes with a comforting phenolic cocoon and the reminiscence of smoky gum leaves. Serve with ashed goat’s cheese from your local monger.