Norfolk Rise Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Mount Benson is an undervalued part of the South Australian wine scene. Just off the coast, it shares plenty with the likes of cooler regions such as Coonawarra and Wrattonbully and that cool climate character shows through in all the wines. This Sauvignon Blanc has a touch of Marlborough about it with bright and fresh passionfruit and guava fruits plus dried herb complexity. It is then dry, mid-weight, and surprisingly generous and fruity – with some Adelaide Hills-like power. A good wine that delivers plenty of flavour and personality.

Angus Hughson

Founder at Winepilot

Angus is an award-winning wine writer and the Founder and Publisher of Winepilot, the Australian Editor for leading international publication VINOUS with Antonio Galloni based in New York City and the Co-Publisher of The Australian Ark with over 15 years of publishing, writing and judging experience.

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