Description
This superb Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc displays a vibrant bouquet of white pear, honey suckle, lychee and lemon zest. Beautiful flavours of stone fruits, pear and citrus blossom, guided by a lively palate of sea spray and crunchy mineral tones delight the palate. A focussed finish of bristling freshness and fruit purity.
Region
Margaret River
Our home. Girt by sea and rolling hills, Margeret River drew us across the land in search of wines with purity of fruit character, elegance and substance. A stunningly diverse region, we chose the central Wilyabrup district for our vineyard as it is here that the most complex yet balanced wines are produced. Our vines stand proudly nestled amongst some of the biggest names in wine, producing stunning fruit for the Stonefish Varietal series wines. We can’t wait to see you at the Stonefish Margaret River Cellar Door soon.
History
The Margaret River is a wine region in the southwest corner of Western Australia, known to the locals as ‘The Cape Region’. Its vineyards produce internationally acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignons, Chardonnays, Sauvignon Blancs and other varietals. While the region produces less than 3 percent of Australia’s wine, it accounts for more than a fifth of its premium wine.
The Margaret River was scientifically identified by Dr John Gladstone (UCLA) in 1969 as being the most perfect area in the world to grow premium wine grapes. The first plantings were established in 1967/68 and now accounts for 1.5% of the national production and 23% of Australia’s premium bottled wine market in sale.
Yielding
The region is very low yielding and the vintage each year will vary between 2 and a half tonnes to the acre and 4 tonnes depending on variety and fruit requirements.
Fruit costs in the region are significantly higher than in other parts of Australia due to low yielding vines.
Flavour concentration is distinctly evident when tasting wines from the region.
Awards
CWSA Best Value 2015
2014 Sauvignon Blanc – Gold Medal
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion – 2015 Edition
✪ 2013 Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc – 91 Points
“Well composed. Pale colour. Gravel, citrus, cut grass and tropical fruit. Compact cranks of flavour but with good intensity and momentum through the mouth.“
James Halliday Australian Wine Companion – 2014 Edition
✪ 2012 Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc – 90 Points
“Pale straw; kiwi, gooseberry and tropical fruits are not intense, but have more than enough flavour to satisfy consumers at this price point.”