
91 Points – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit (November 2022)
90 Points – JamesSuckling.com (January 2023)
Step into a world of elegance with The Pines Sauvignon Blanc 2022, a Southern Fleurieu treasure crafted by Nangkita Estate Vineyards. This wine is an embodiment of the region’s terroir, harmoniously marrying nature’s bounty with expert winemaking.
From the prestigious South Australia appellation, the Sauvignon Blanc 2022 is a testament to meticulous viticulture. Nestled on deep sandy loam soils positioned 1-1.5 meters above limestone, the vineyard benefits from the region’s cool Mediterranean climate. Embracing a restrained 235mm rainfall and average temperatures of 20°C, the vines yield fruit that beautifully captures the essence of the land.
Under the watchful eye of Nangkita’s winemakers, the Sauvignon Blanc achieves a radiant expression. The process begins with direct pressing, allowing the purest essence of the grapes to shine. Minimal interventions maintain the wine’s authenticity. Aging gracefully, the wine matures solely in stainless steel tanks, with no influence from wood.
In the glass, ‘The Pines’ Sauvignon Blanc 2022 is a testament to freshness, radiance, and vibrancy. Its colour is a depiction of purity, a prelude to the aromatic voyage that follows. Savoury herbs, waxed lemons, and lime zest intertwine with white floral notes, grapefruit skin, and hints of bruised green apples. The palate dances with life, displaying juicy fruit flavours that are complemented by mouthwatering acidity.
The wine’s medium-to-full body and rounded texture reveal its complex character, with a delightful interplay of savoury fruit flavours and a subtle phenolic edge. A harmonious balance of prettiness and flavour, ‘The Pines’ Sauvignon Blanc 2022 is an embodiment of excellent taste. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with culinary delights like lobster, crayfish, oysters, and grilled seasonal vegetables, this wine beckons you to indulge in the radiance of Southern Fleurieu’s vineyards.
90 Points
Notes of savoury herbs, waxed lemons, grapefruit skin and bruised apples. It’s medium-to-full-bodied and round-textured. Lots of savoury fruit flavours with a phenolic edge. Pretty and flavourful. Drink now. Screw cap.
– JamesSuckling.com (January 2023)
91 Points
Fresh and vibrant, this is fabulously aromatic with green apple, lime zest and white floral aromas, followed by a lively palate displaying juicy fruit flavours with mouth-watering acidity, offering excellent drinking. At its best: now to 2025.
– Sam Kim, Wine Orbit (November 2022)
Colour: Fresh and vibrant. White.
Nose: Notes of savoury herbs, waxed lemons, lime zest and fabulously aromatic with white floral aromas, grapefruit skin and bruised green apples.
Palate: A lively palate displaying juicy fruit flavours with mouth-watering acidity. It’s medium-to-full-bodied and round-textured.
Comments: Pretty and flavourful, offering excellent drinking.
Pairing with Food: Lobster, Crayfish, Oysters, Tiger Prawns with Grilled Seasonal Vegetables.
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Nangkita Vineyard Estates recognises that the land on which our vineyard is situated is a traditional meeting place for the Ngarrindjeri, Kaurna and Peramangk people. We recognise, respect and aim to honour their heritage and relationship with the land.
