Terre à Terre Crayères Vineyard Reserve Fumé Blanc 2023

From the Crayeres Vineyard in Wrattonbully, 2023 was a very cool vintage, which suited Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes were whole bunch pressed and then fermented in demi-muids (600-litre oak barrels). Just 1,050 six-packs made. A straw colour, the wine is still quite tight. Notes of lemon peel do emerge, but it is a little closed just at the moment, although we can expect it to blossom in the coming years. A slippery and sleek palate with underlying power, there are floral notes and hints of lemon curd. This is an elegant and beautifully structured example of the grape and just what can be achieved if one takes it to the next level. Very good length here. It should drink impressively over the next decade.