2017 Airlie Bank Sauvignon Blanc

Airlie Bank

Australia / Yarra Valley / Airlie Bank

Harvested from Block 10 on Punt Road’s Napoleone Vineyard. Barrel-fermented and bottled young for heightened freshness. Fruity Sauvignon Blanc notes on the nose - not that pinched, nettly sense you often get; does have a herbaceous edge but this is almost stone-fruity with guava, giving expectations of fleshiness. Indeed, that's what you get in the mouth, where it's almost round and has a certain softness, with a nice zesty tingle through the finish. Plenty of flavour, easy to drink, and enough varietal character to tick that box. – Ed Merrison, CellarHand

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About Airlie Bank

Airlie Bank dares to treat drinkers with respect by delivering wines that are delicious and true - as well as remarkably good value. Tim Shand and the team enjoy freedom to push boundaries. Their small-batch ethos has led to a great deal of creativity and ever-decreasing doses of sulphur. Nothing is off the cards when they sniff an opportunity to make a more compelling wine, as demonstrated by its 100% whole bunch Cab Franc and goon-bag fermented Sauvignon Blanc. Pure drinking pleasure is the one-point manifesto of Airlie Bank, and the thirsty take-up across the board shows that they're hitting the mark.

About

Tim came to the Yarra Valley with vintages under his belt at Domaine Dujac in Burgundy and Château Margaux in Bordeaux, as well as stints in Chianti, Oregon and Chile. Since then he had a hand in some of the region’s headline-grabbing wines of recent times during his tenure at Giant Steps before taking the helm at Punt Road in 2014. Tim and the team are making most of the freedom to push boundaries while making the most of the excellent fruit the Yarra Valley gives rise to.