Cannibal Creek
Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Description

Once again Cannibal Creek’s terroir has produced a delicious sauvignon blanc with minerally and flinty characters complemented with citrus and tropical fruit aromas. 12% alc/vol. 7.1std drinks. Stelvin screwcap closure.

Wine Making

•    Cold fermentation and lees contact are important factors.
•    Clean fruit picked within 48hrs of attaining the correct figures we are looking for in the vineyard, then minimal handling all contribute to the fresh minerally style.

Harvest Details

•    Date 29/3/11
•    11.2 baume
•    pH 3.2
•    TA 6.75g/lt

Previous Reviews

“Stylish, elegant and finely composed…”
94/100 Jeremy Oliver, The Australian Wine Annual, 2011

‘There isn’t a lot of Australian varietal sauvignon blanc of international standard, but Cannibal Creek makes a wine of intense passionfruit and gooseberry flavour and nervy acidity… It’s one of the few Australian makers whose sauvignon blancs can rival the best from Marlborough in New Zealand.’
Jeremy Oliver, The Australian Wine Annual, 2010

‘Pale straw-green; an aromatic blend of citrus gooseberry and cut grass that has considerably thrust and length, and a vibrant minerally finish..’
93/100, James Halliday AWC 2011