Terre à Terre Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Fascinating to see an aged Savvy, a rare beast indeed, and one which proves that the grape can age far better than most of us imagined. From the Crayeres Vineyard in Wrattonbully, this was fermented in 14-year-old French Vosges oak barriques and six 600-litre demi-muids for 15 days with four and a half months of lees contact. A deep yellow, there is a pleasing plushness here. Soft tropical notes, spices, hints of mango and guava, the wine is delicately balanced with very fine acidity. A slight minerally backing is notable as is decent length, intriguing complexity and balance. It has aged far better than I would have believed possible.