Robert Oatley Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2022
- 92
- $24
- Drink by: 2022-2026
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A fine current example of the old Classic Dry White that was once so popular (blame the Kiwi sauvalanche for its slow descent towards obscurity). Wines like this should ensure a revival. A blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Semillon from Margaret River. The parcels are fermented individually and they do not see any oak with the inclusion of Semillon to add to the palate weight. A very pale lemon hue. The nose suggests that the wine is still quite tight and coiled, awaiting release, with herbal notes. Early days but this is heading down the path to a wine of complexity, length and longevity. It lifts on the palate with fresh acidity and impressive length evident. There are mostly citrus notes, especially lemon and grapefruit pith, with some stonefruit. Classic indeed to enjoy over the next three to four years.
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.
