The Shy Pig South Eastern Australia Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (Australia)

The Shy Pig South Eastern Australia Sauvignon Blanc 2024 (Australia)Pale straw with green hues on the rim of the glass. Lifted citrus characters of grapefruit and lime zest,with hints of honeydew melon, alongside notes of green apple. Upfront citrus on the palate, racy grapefruit balanced with crunchy Granny Smith apple, and subtle grassy notes. Well balanced acid, giving a crisp, clean finish. The fruit was crushed and de stemmed, then gently pressed to maximise flavour retention and avoid extraction of phenolic

Pale straw with green hues on the rim of the glass. Lifted citrus characters of grapefruit and lime zest,with hints of honeydew melon, alongside notes of green apple. Upfront citrus on the palate, racy grapefruit balanced with crunchy Granny Smith apple, and subtle grassy notes. Well balanced acid, giving a crisp, clean finish.

The fruit was crushed and de-stemmed, then gently pressed to maximise flavour retention and avoid extraction of phenolic compounds. Fermentation occurs at cool temperatures, between 13-18 °C, to retain varietal characteristics. Post fermentation the wine is matured in stainless steel tanks. Post primary fermentation components for the blend are carefully selected, blended, stabilised and clarified.

In the winery a cheeky little pig started to make a name for himseld. Random mischevious acts were being encountered, often acompanied by a glimpse of a curly tailed behind scrambling away with the cutest of little snorts. The winemakers could not help but love this little character; so much so that they named a wine after him.