Petreto Podere Sassaie 2019
- 91
- $49
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A blend of 60% Semillon and 40% Sauvignon Blanc. Aromas of lemon wax, pear, subtle melon and hay upon first look, followed by brine, bath salts, and lemon curd plus a smoky nuance with air. The palate holds a nice balance of fruit and savoury, mirroring the nose with lemon, pear, lemon wax, brine, and citrus rind bitterness. There’s ample texture and some phenolic edge adding interest, with nice carry through the palate thanks to a lively acid line. Quite long length, in fact. An interesting wine with a waxy savoury edge adding intrigue.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
