Reschke Bull Trader Sauvignon Blanc 2021
- 90
- $20
- Drink by: 2022 - 2023
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Coonawarra Savvy might not be an obvious thought but as one of our cooler regions, there is no reason why it can’t succeed. After all, its distant sibling, Cabernet Sauvignon does okay. This effort comes from a single vineyard on terra rossa soil. Harvesting time, which takes place in the cool of the early morning, is based on monitoring the ‘flavour, acid and sugar’ in the grapes. Five hours skin contact before a gentle pressing, cold settling for two days. Three batches each received different yeast treatment to increase complexity. A cool fermentation in stainless steel for 18 days.
Pale lemon in colour, the nose is ripe and full of appealing tropical notes. Full-flavoured with mango and guava, backed by touches of citrus and some nettles. An attractive style. Good acidity here, with some weight and a mid-length finish. Fans of the variety will love this, though a touch more length would elevate it even further.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
