Scanlon Fumé Blanc 2025

The 2024 season was one of much reduced yields and volumes in the Adelaide Hills. So just two barrels of the Scanlon family’s Sauvignon Blanc were produced, and hence given this quite special treatment: fermented in French oak, matured and stirred in barrel for 10 months. This is not your everyday Kiwi-style savvy, in fact something very different. A sense of grapefruit flesh, a subtle vanilla like waft over grilled peach on toasted crumpet, all of which find a harmonious fulfilment in the palate, skipping on the tongue while filling out with a creamy textural finish. Lots to discover within – and to appreciate its individuality.

Tony Love

Journalist at Winepilot

Tony is best known for his 10 years as News Corp’s National Wine Writer, with weekly columns in major metropolitan mastheads throughout Australia including The Adelaide Advertiser, The Sydney Daily Telegraph and the Melbourne Herald Sun. He continues to write feature articles and columns for all the major Australian wine media publications. Tony has also worked as a restaurant reviewer, section editor, book editor, digital content provider, journalism teacher and was named Wine Communicators of Australia 2018 Legend of the Vine (SA). Find out more about Tony at tonylove.com.au

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