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2015 Mantra Sauvignon Blanc
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Classic Margaret River Sauvignon with racy, cut-grass and tropical notes, crisp acidity, and a creamy yet lively palate of tropical passionfruit/pineapple and citrus. Barrel-fermented to add complexity and texture, a light, fresh style for immediate drinking. 200 dozen made.
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Description
Fruit from the central and southern Margaret River climes delivers classic tropical, racy and minerally notes. Fermented in French oak and settled/matured in stainless steel for several months prior to bottling.
Tropical aromas of passionfruit/pineapple and gooseberry/citrus lead the charge on the nose, while floral influences can be seen in lemongrass, green bean and some flinty minerality. Crisp acidity for freshness, yet balanced out by creaminess from the barrel-ferment time.
A light, fresh style of Sauvignon Blanc for immediate drinking with salads, seafood and spice.
Brad –
Whiff of sulphur and dash of spritz. Citrussy fruit inlcuding limes. Freshness on the finish.
Ch’ng Poh Tiong, Margaret River Report 2015
Brad –
Two sources, both in the Wallcliffe district. Half fermented in stainless steel, half in old oak. It feels measured and composed with tutti-fruity flavours on the one hand, and gravelly/steely/grassy characters on the other. There’s a whisper of smokiness but it could be the power of suggestion as much as anything. In short, it’s a pretty handy wine. 91 Points
James Halliday, Wine Companion 2017
Brad –
Here is an example of what can be done with this variety with a little creativity. Half is tank fermented and the other half in barrel. The result is a steely wine of impeccable balance with a grassy edge to the minerals tropical characters held with a tight subtle oak influence. Wonderful texture. A very complete wine. 92 Points
Ray Jordan, The West Australian Wine Guide 2017