Squitchy Lane Fumé Blanc 2021

Way more to think about here than your average Sauvignon Blanc or Fume Blanc and, yes, I reckon the fabulous 2021 vintage helps.  The introduction of oak maturation on quality fruit lifts what can normally be an exuberant wine, into something quite sophisticated. What we have in the glass is smooth and herbal-flecked and textural. Combines the savoury, the earthy and the summer fruited together in radish, almond skin, snow peas and nettles across layers of citrus and apple flavours with a touch of passionfruit pulp sweetness. Good depth of flavour here, clean, lively acidity, such a smart wine.