Upside Down Sauvignon Blanc 2025 crisp gooseberry, passionfruit and citrus flavours with herbaceous notes—a pristine, vibrant white wine with a precise finish.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Pale straw with brilliant clarity and greenish hues—bright and inviting in the glass, reflecting the wine's fresh, youthful character.
Aroma
Delicate aromatic notes of gooseberry and kaffir lime lead the nose, complemented by subtle herbaceous undertones that add complexity. The bouquet is fresh and lifted, showcasing the classic varietal characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc with elegance and restraint.
Palate
This crisp wine delivers pristine clarity on the palate with nuanced expressions of passionfruit intertwined with citrus elements of lemon and lime through the mid-palate. The texture is clean and refreshing, whilst the flavour profile remains focused and precise. The wine concludes with a vibrant green apple finish that lingers pleasantly, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.
Pairs With
Fresh seafood such as oysters, prawns and grilled fish complement the wine's crisp acidity and citrus notes beautifully, whilst goat's cheese salads, asparagus dishes and Thai or Vietnamese cuisine match its herbaceous character perfectly. This Sauvignon Blanc also pairs exceptionally well with sushi and sashimi, light pasta dishes with lemon and herbs, and fresh summer salads featuring citrus dressings.
Upside Down Sauvignon Blanc 2025 is crafted from premium fruit, harvested at optimal ripeness to capture vibrant aromatics and fresh acidity. The grapes were gently pressed to extract delicate juice whilst preserving the wine's pristine character. Fermentation took place at cool temperatures in stainless steel tanks to retain the lifted gooseberry, kaffir lime and passionfruit aromas that define this wine. The winemaking approach focused on minimal intervention, allowing the pure fruit expression to shine through. The wine was kept on lees briefly to develop subtle texture before being bottled early to preserve its crisp, vibrant character and ensure the wine reaches consumers at peak freshness.
Vintage Conditions
The 2025 vintage delivered exceptional conditions for Sauvignon Blanc production. A mild winter with adequate rainfall replenished soil moisture, setting the foundation for healthy vine growth. Spring brought consistent temperatures that encouraged even bud-burst and flowering across the vineyards. The growing season featured warm, sunny days balanced by cool nights, which intensified aromatic compounds whilst preserving the natural acidity essential for crisp, refreshing wines. Harvest commenced under clear skies, with grapes picked at optimal ripeness to capture the pristine gooseberry, citrus and passionfruit flavours that characterise this vintage. The 2025 conditions produced wines with exceptional clarity, vibrant aromatics and precise, focused flavour profiles.
