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Passel Estate2022 Passel Estate Sauvignon Blanc
2022 Sauvignon Blanc
Margaret River, Western Australia
Lychee, rock melon with subtle tones of nutmeg and almonds, lead to a lifted finish of lemon leaf and freshly zested limes.
From $47.00 per bottle
Description
Tasting Notes: Lychee, rock melon and subtle tones of nutmeg and almonds introduce a brooding and textural palate, seasoned with tones of allspice, nectarines and currants. A finish of moreish gravelly tannin and lifted flavours of lemon leaf and freshly zested limes. Drink now for freshness or be rewarded with cellaring.
Winemaking notes: Sauvignon Blanc fruit was harvested in the early hours of the morning and immediately cold crushed to press, where the juice was separated from the skin. The juice was cold settled for 2-3 days before being racked and fermented in stainless steel and new French oak barrels (20%). The oaked portion was combined with the portion in stainless steel after fermentation, where the wine was matured on the fine lees with bâttonage occurring fortnightly for 5 months. The wine received a light fining prior to filtration and was then bottled with all-natural acidity.
93 Points
Ray Jordan, West Australian Wine Review 2025
"The key to this style using oak in the fermentation, is to strike the right balance. In this case it’s been nailed. The small amount of French oak fermentation has added a dimension of richness and texture, while not getting too carried away. There is a neat blend of spices and herbs with a citrus, nutty, cream character. The palate is long and precise with tremendous complexity already building."
93 Points
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
"It's fabulously fruited and intensely aromatic on the nose, showing Granny Smith apple, mango, capsicum, almond meal and jasmine notes, followed by a flavoursome palate that's filled with juicy fruit intensity, backed by fine texture and beautifully pitched acidity, finishing mouth- watering and highly enjoyable."
91 Points
Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion 2024
“A fresh and lively offering, as expected from the variety. Full of tropical fruit, nashi pear, spearmint and appealing ginger-cream flavours. There’s a smidge of texture offsetting the brisk acidity, yet this is refreshing and almost cooling on the finish. ”
4 Stars
Fergal Gleeson, Great Wine Blog
"A sophisticated take on a variety that can be hit or miss. Kiwi, pineapple and other fruit salad notes are complimented by a steely density and a satisfying texture courtesy of fermentation of 20% of the fruit in new oak. Highly regarded Winemaker, Bruce Dukes, is on song."
Wine Details
RegionMargaret River, Western Australia
Vintage2022
TypeWhite Wine
VarietySauvignon Blanc
Volume750ml
Description
Tasting Notes: Lychee, rock melon and subtle tones of nutmeg and almonds introduce a brooding and textural palate, seasoned with tones of allspice, nectarines and currants. A finish of moreish gravelly tannin and lifted flavours of lemon leaf and freshly zested limes. Drink now for freshness or be rewarded with cellaring.
Winemaking notes: Sauvignon Blanc fruit was harvested in the early hours of the morning and immediately cold crushed to press, where the juice was separated from the skin. The juice was cold settled for 2-3 days before being racked and fermented in stainless steel and new French oak barrels (20%). The oaked portion was combined with the portion in stainless steel after fermentation, where the wine was matured on the fine lees with bâttonage occurring fortnightly for 5 months. The wine received a light fining prior to filtration and was then bottled with all-natural acidity.
93 Points
Ray Jordan, West Australian Wine Review 2025
"The key to this style using oak in the fermentation, is to strike the right balance. In this case it’s been nailed. The small amount of French oak fermentation has added a dimension of richness and texture, while not getting too carried away. There is a neat blend of spices and herbs with a citrus, nutty, cream character. The palate is long and precise with tremendous complexity already building."
93 Points
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
"It's fabulously fruited and intensely aromatic on the nose, showing Granny Smith apple, mango, capsicum, almond meal and jasmine notes, followed by a flavoursome palate that's filled with juicy fruit intensity, backed by fine texture and beautifully pitched acidity, finishing mouth- watering and highly enjoyable."
91 Points
Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion 2024
“A fresh and lively offering, as expected from the variety. Full of tropical fruit, nashi pear, spearmint and appealing ginger-cream flavours. There’s a smidge of texture offsetting the brisk acidity, yet this is refreshing and almost cooling on the finish. ”
4 Stars
Fergal Gleeson, Great Wine Blog
"A sophisticated take on a variety that can be hit or miss. Kiwi, pineapple and other fruit salad notes are complimented by a steely density and a satisfying texture courtesy of fermentation of 20% of the fruit in new oak. Highly regarded Winemaker, Bruce Dukes, is on song."
Wine Details
RegionMargaret River, Western Australia
Vintage2022
TypeWhite Wine
VarietySauvignon Blanc
Volume750ml
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