Passel Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2019

It’s a real shame that more wineries don’t try their hand at Sauvignon Blanc with some oak influence. We are not talking a heavy handed approach, more oak as a backdrop to add texture and complexity. And that is exactly what we have here with a superbly balanced wine which has retained the nerve and acidity of cool climate Sauvignon. Despite its three years of age, the colour is still bright and youthful, which is a very promising start. There is grassy, citrus and guava aromas well matched to spicy oak. The palate is then concentrated and precise with punchy fruits which then build further nettle complexity in the glass before a long and silky finish. A lovely example of the oaked style that will drink well for some time to come.

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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