Umamu Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2019

Grassy, bright and developing well. It’s unusual to see SBS – or SSB, for that matter – that will not only last in the bottle, but is designed with that exact future in mind. And I’m glad to see someone in the region doing it. Shaved grass, pineapple and honeycomb – it is in a really beautiful place. In the mouth, it is round and concentrated, with almond meal, pineapple cake and beeswax. But there is also lime pith and chalk. A fascinating flavour profile. And though there are plenty of tertiary characters spilling out, the acid is still striking. It feels nimble and fresh. This is a beautiful example of an unexpected wine, and why we should not underestimate this style of wine. Drink with crumbed pork cutlets. 

Cyndal Petty

Wine Critic at Winepilot

A hopeless romantic for wine and food, Cyndal is nearing 15 years in hospitality while still (just) under 30. A Chef-turned-Sommelier and award-winning wine professional, Cyndal recently left a Group Sommelier role where she curated seven wine lists across multiple venues and led the wine team to Gourmet Traveller Wine Bar of the Year—just months after opening. Now freelance, Cyndal is a wine consultant, event host, wine judge, and wine writer. Passionate about sharing wine’s story with the world, she brings a fresh voice and creative solutions to the industry. After studying and traveling through most of her 20s, she’s now based in WA’s southwest, proudly embracing her role as a WA coastal cowgirl.

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