2022 Domaine Naturaliste Discovery Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

A bargain SBS blend from Margaret River. Incredible drinking for such great value!
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Margaret River is the home of the "Aussie White Bordeaux", the classic Sauvignon Blanc Semillon and Bruce Dukes makes one of the best in the area.

The Discovery is 'classic' in the best possible way. As Bruce describes, "Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are captured to highlight their attractiveness in youth." and that freshness is complimented by the soft savoury undertones of the portion which has been barrel fermented.

The classics are classic for a reason.

This is a top value example from this famous region.

Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are captured to highlight their attractiveness in its youth.

Complex layered and blended white. Sauvignon offering lifted fragrances of gooseberry and lychee, with Semillon offering fig, white grapefruit and a mineral component. The portion of barrel fermentation introduces exotic spice and textural harmonization.

Fruit is harvested based on flavours and natural acidity. 15% of the blend is fermented in new French Oak barriques, with the remaining 85% fermented in seasoned French oak Puncheons. After fermentation the blend is aged on lees in oak with fortnightly battonage for 2 months.

Region: Margaret River, WA
Blend: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
ABV: 13.00%
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93 Points - "I've been a fan of Bruce’s handling of Sauvignon Blanc for many years, and this vintage is no exception. Well before barrel ferments and time on lees was commonplace for Savvy B, Bruce was crafting textural, savoury Margaret River Sav Blanc and SBS. His 2022 Discovery Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is two parts Sauvignon Blanc to one part Semillon, the higher percentage of Sem thanks to the fantastic growing conditions. One hundred percent barrel ferment and sur lie for three months in seasoned French oak. The nose invites with gooseberry, ripe white peach, a lively and very pretty lemon zest, fresh florals and wet stone minerality. There’s a savoury peach pip thing going on too – almost nuttiness. What a delight on the palate. Clean and crystalline fruit notes, wildflower honey, honeysuckle, ripe peach, fuzzy peach skin and a slight saline minerality. Fruit leads into a savoury finish, with a touch of cheesecloth and blanched almond. Great fruit weight and acid drive. This is a delicious example of a Margaret River SBS, with solid length too." - Cassandra Charlick (Wine Pilot)

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    Beautiful Balance of Fruit and Acidity

    Crisp, clean, refreshing, delicious

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Domaine Naturaliste

Domaine Naturaliste is a Margaret River producer to keep an eye out for.

Named James Halliday's Best Value Winery for 2020, owner/winemaker Bruce Dukes has a wealth of winemaking experience both here and abroad, including a stint at Francis Ford Coppola's iconic Niebaum Coppola winery in the Napa Valley.

His wines are made from traditional Margaret River varieties with a focus on premium Chardonnay and Cabernet that rival the best of the region.

From the top-shelf premium range to the excellent 'daily drinking' wines, everything made by the hands of Bruce is outstanding value for money!

Winemaker Bruce Dukes Margaret River, WA Domaine Naturaliste

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