Winery Norfolk RiseSauvignon Blanc
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, shellfish or goat cheese.
Taste structure of the Sauvignon Blanc from the Winery Norfolk Rise
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Norfolk Rise in the region of Australie du Sud is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Norfolk Rise in the region of Australie du Sud often reveals types of flavors of tropical, passion fruit or earth and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, citrus fruit or tropical fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Sauvignon Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Sauvignon Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Sauvignon Blanc
The Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Norfolk Rise matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of small cuttlefish a la plancha, zucchini quiche or courgettes with goat cheese au gratin.
Details and technical informations about Winery Norfolk Rise's Sauvignon Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Susumaniello
Structured, deeply coloured reds with a very dark ruby robe, firm tannins and a dense palate, with signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), black cherry, spices, garrigue and balsamic notes. Also vinified as a charming rosé. Marked quality revival in Salento and the province of Brindisi (Puglia) among modern winemakers. Italian autochthonous variety from Puglia, nearly extinct then recently rediscovered.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sauvignon Blanc from Winery Norfolk Rise are 2016, 2017
Informations about the Winery Norfolk Rise
The Winery Norfolk Rise is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Mount Benson to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Mount Benson
Sub-region of Limestone Coast north of Robe (South Australia), cooled by the Southern Ocean (~3°C cooler than Coonawarra), terra rossa clay-loam over draining limestone. Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz reign (75% of plantings): elegant profile of rich dark fruits, cherry, black pepper and spices, fine persistent tannins, proven cellaring potential. Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio for fresh whites; Merlot and Petit Verdot for Bordeaux blends.
The wine region of Australie du Sud
Cradle of the great Australian Shiraz: powerful, sun-drenched reds with notes of blackberry, candied plum, pepper, chocolate and eucalyptus, ample tannins and vibrant fruit (Barossa, McLaren Vale). Firm, minty Cabernet Sauvignon on Coonawarra (terra rossa). Dry, lemony Riesling from Clare and Eden Valley, straight and taut. Fresh Sauvignon and Chardonnay from Adelaide Hills.
The word of the wine: Rafle (taste of)
A taste considered a defect, characterized by an unpleasant astringency and bitterness, brought by the stalk during the vinification process. In order to avoid it, destemming before vinification is a common practice.
