People can’t get enough of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with examples that emanate from Malborough that will make you sit up and take notice showing finesse and complexity. But what about Aussie Sauv Blanc? The best examples are grown in the Adelaide Hills and are typically light-bodied that are fresh and vibrant with tropical fruit notes. This collection features 6 bottles each from Australia and from over the ditch from 4 different producers.

The StarDozen consists of the following:

3 bottles        Catalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc 2023
3 bottles        Framingham Nobodys Hero Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022
3 bottles        Bleasdale Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2024
3 bottles        Riposte The Foil Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Catalina Sounds Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Preserved citrus, elderflower, subtle tropical fruit and a touch of Jalapeño create enticing aromatics. Beautiful intensity of flavour from start to finish, with crisp and juicy minerality threaded together with a fine line of texture. 

Framingham Nobodys Hero Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Racy mineral, tensioned and impressive. Not too pungent passionfruit; lemon and salad greens. Dry balance, clean finish. Lean and mineral, crushed rocks: I like this style. Lovely balance and drinkability. A bit Sancerre-ish. Date Tasted: February 2023; Drink: 2023 to 2030; Alcohol: 12.5%; Rating: 94 Points; Huon Hooke; The Real Review

Bleasdale Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2024
An aromatic wine with great citrus, tropical and snow pea aromas finishing crisp and light with refreshing acidity.

Riposte The Foil Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Few people know the Adelaide Hills like Tim Knappstein and naturally, this shows in his wines. Match that with a cracking vintage and wines like this are as close to can’t-miss as you could wish. Pale lemon in colour, this is quite pungently aromatic. A punchy, lifted nose. Tropical notes, spices, cut grass and gooseberries. This is no shrinking violet, so if powerfully flavoured Savvy is your thing, get on board. Clean and fresh, this has focus and excellent length. Savvy lovers will be delighted with this wine. Enjoy now and for the next couple of years. Drink to: 2025; Price: $24.00; Rating: 92 Points; Ken Gargett