2018 ‘Three Card Monte’ Sauvignon Blanc

94 Points – James Halliday

Composition
100% Sauvignon Blanc

Tasting Note
Vibrant and creamy the Three Card Monte has aromas of gooseberry, cut grass, minted pea and lime blossom. The palate is mouth filling and creamy from time in oak with vibrant citrus and herbal flavours dominating. Long lasting and moreish finish.

Winemaking
50% of the grapes were fermented on skins for three days with wild yeast and the other 50% fermented on skins for seven days with wild yeast. It was then racked to French oak, 20% new, for 11 months.

Cellar
2023

Food Match
Try the Three Card Monte with steamed snapper accompanied with soy sauce, ginger, sesame and coriander.