Personalised Ashbrook Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2024 13.7% 750ml

Personalised Ashbrook Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2024 13.7% 750ml

Tasting Notes

Palate
Fresh passionfruit and ripe gooseberry characters are balanced by refreshing acidity. Impressive length and palate weight for this variety and a delicious wine to drink with or without food.

Region notes
Ashbrook’s first Sauvignon Blanc vines, the “Old Sauv Blanc”, were planted in 1976. Originally all spur pruned on a VSP trellis, they were converted to cane pruned on a lyre trellis in early-1990s chasing more of the primary fruit flavours the variety has to offer. Due to its popularity and ultimate suitability to the Margaret River region a second block, the “Young Sauv Blanc”, was planted in 1990. The open nature of our lyre trellis effectively eliminates greener characters and allows harvesting at optimal flavour ripeness at a lower Baumé. Coupled with the application of composted mulch over several years, the vineyard shows exceptional health and balance.

Vinification
Grapes were hand-picked over two days in the cool of the morning to capture the optimal flavor profile of each block. Destemming and pressing occurred immediately and the juice was cold settled and racked before inoculation and fermentation in stainless steel. Minimal fining with bentonite was carried out before filtration and bottling.

Vintage notes
Since 1978, when our record-keeping began, we have had less than 200mm of cumulative rainfall over the seven-month period from September to April only five times. This includes the 2023-24 season, which was also the driest (123.95mm) on record. Along with consistent, above average temperatures (only one above 40 degrees though) and lower yields across the board, we experienced an early, fast- 24th paced vintage. Our first Chardonnay pick came into the winery on January and the 21st last of our Cabernet Sauvignon on February. Thanks to a prolonged and abundant Marri blossom, bird pressure was minimal and the season has given us fruit of impeccable quality and intense flavour, albeit in smaller quantities.