Personalised Credaro Five Tales Sauvignon Blanc 2026 12% 750ml

Personalised Credaro Five Tales Sauvignon Blanc 2026 12% 750ml

TASTING NOTES

APPEARANCE

Vibrant with a light green hue.

AROMA

Beautiful purity from a classic aromatic vintage with lemon citrus, green apple and subtle complexing tropical notes.

PALATE

Bright and fresh, with natural citrus-like acidity driving the palate alongside persistent flavours and a delicate minerality from the 2026 vintage. Notes of lemon barley, fresh lime and passionfruit.

FOOD MATCHING

A classic Sauvignon Blanc that would go beautifully with fresh oysters or ceviche kingfish.

RANGE NOTES

Five Tales is the name of the ongoing story of the Credaro Family Estate. It’s all about One Family that traces its history through Two Countries, and the legacy that was started by Three Italians, Olympio, Cesaré and Maria. Now the family is in its Fourth Generation and tends to Five Vineyards in WA’s south-west. The story is still unfolding.

VINIFICATION

The fruit for this wine was sourced from the family’s Carbunup vineyard, where vibrant canopy growth and healthy vines help preserve freshness and flavour until harvest. The grapes were picked during the cool of night to retain acidity and fruit condition. The fruit was gently pressed to avoid over-extraction of phenolics and to maintain purity. After clarification, fermentation was carried out over eight days at cool temperatures using an aromatic yeast strain. SO₂ was added soon after primary fermentation to preserve freshness and vibrancy.

VINTAGE NOTES

Budburst began in late September to early October following a wet winter, indicating a later season. The ground retained good moisture for most of the growing season, setting the vines up well for healthy canopy development. Flowering conditions were mostly favourable, resulting in good fruit set and balanced crops. Weather throughout the season was a mix of warm, dry periods and cooler conditions, with some rainfall spread across the growing season. While these conditions were beneficial for establishing vine structure, they also increased the potential risk of disease outbreaks. We managed this by maintaining open canopies, allowing good dappled light and airflow throughout the vines. Veraison progressed evenly through to harvest. The vines ripened well, with very little variation due to the excellent weather conditions. This allowed the vines to function effectively without shutting down during the day due to heat stress. The surrounding environment was also a highlight, with plenty of marri blossom resulting in little to no bird pressure. Overall, it was one of the best vintages on record.