Howard Park Miamup Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2024

A classic Margaret River SBS, with much of the fruit sourced from the estate’s southern sites. With 2024 a warmer and faster vintage than usual, these cooler sites may have helped produce an SBS that is balanced, with no overblown characteristics. The nose is loaded with pleasurable, punchy aromatics, gooseberry, savoury tomatillo, guava, a hint of curry leaf, semi-dried grass, Bramley apple, and lemongrass. A little savoury but not in the sweaty spectrum. Vibrant acidity is nicely tempered by ripe phenolics and loosely cased in oak. Juicy and salivating, with a nice balance of tropical and savoury. A little spice, a breeze of salinity, crunch on the palate and a just-there funky edge which ups the personality factor in this well-made wine. A fab drop for $28.