2023 Jauma Somewhere on Another Hill Sauvignon Blanc

An organically farmed, skin-contact Sauvignon Blanc from a cool-climate McLaren Vale site, showcasing James Erskine’s mastery of natural winemaking with structure, texture, and remarkable purity.

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Description

James Erskine’s boundary-pushing approach to natural winemaking takes centre stage with this compelling Sauvignon Blanc. Known for redefining expectations, Jauma’s wines are crafted with purity and energy, a true reflection of their origins.

This wine comes from a secret site in McLaren Vale, farmed organically by Dave Gartelman. At 380 metres, the vineyard benefits from cooler conditions more akin to the Adelaide Hills than McLaren Vale. The 25-year-old vines are planted on red clay with shale and quartzite, bringing mineral intensity to the fruit. The grapes were destemmed and left on skins for four weeks, a maceration process that balances ripe tropical fruit with refined phenolics. The wine then rested on lees for 13 months in seasoned French puncheons, allowing its structure and finesse to develop.

On the palate, it’s as much about texture and acidity as it is about flavour, with a light, quenching feel that lingers long after the last sip. This is Sauvignon Blanc, but not as you know it—Erskine’s nuanced take showcases the variety’s ability to shine under natural, hands-off methods.

Tiny quantities available; this is one to experience before it disappears.

VINES: Peter's Creek, farmed organically by Dave Gartelman. Red clay interspersed with broken shale and quartzite.

WINEMAKING: Destemmed, fermented on skins for four weeks, then pressed to barrel.

TASTING NOTES: Strong tropical, citrus nose. Super pure pallet. Light and quenching.
12.5%

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type White
Body Light Bodied
Variety Sauvignon Blanc
Country Australia
Region Adelaide Hills
Australian State SA
Feature Natural/Lo-Fi
Organic
Low Preservative
Vegan
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Crown

Jauma

James Erskine has been one of the most influential voices in the Australian natural wine movement for more than two decades. An award-winning-sommelier turned world-renowned winemaker, James founded Jauma in 2010 with an eye to crafting honest, thought-provoking wines made purely from nothing but grapes.

In the world of Jauma, nothing is added and nothing is taken away during the winemaking process. The transparency and translation of the vineyard into the glass are the ultimate aims.

Erskine's meticulous approach and unyielding standards have produced some of the most talked-about wines of his generation. They are startlingly pure and have an ephemeral energy about them. They often sell out in the blink of an eye. They are everything that is magical and magnetic about the world of natural wine.

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