{"product_id":"2025-medhurst-wines-estate-sauvignon-blanc","title":"2025 Medhurst Wines Estate Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSauvignon Blanc for People Who Think They Don't Like Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is Sauvignon Blanc with far more going on than you'd expect.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eYarra Valley, Victoria\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $55 a bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not your typical Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2025 Medhurst Estate Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/strong\u003e takes the variety into much more serious territory—estate-grown Yarra Valley fruit, beautifully judged ripeness, intense aromatics, driving acidity and a small barrel-fermented component adding genuine texture and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the quality has been recognised with an outstanding:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion.\u003c\/strong\u003e Halliday lists the wine as the 2025 Medhurst Estate Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from the Yarra Valley. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from \u003cstrong\u003eMedhurst's C Block at 160–185 metres elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e, growing on ancient brown\/grey loam soils. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Sauvignon Blanc with ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's serious territory for Australian Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the variety is often treated as a simple, aromatic wine designed for immediate drinking, Medhurst approaches it very differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate's Sauvignon Blanc vines are low yielding, and the winery itself focuses on small-batch production. Halliday notes that under head winemaker \u003cstrong\u003eRohan Smith\u003c\/strong\u003e, Medhurst's wines are increasingly showing precision and respect for the vineyard site. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 demonstrates exactly what that approach can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is wonderfully aromatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite blossom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJasmine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePassionfruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite nectarine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuava\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinger lime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen mango\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTangerine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon balm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemongrass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubtle French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nose is intensely floral, with \u003cstrong\u003ewhite blossom, passionfruit pith, nectarine, lemon balm and jasmine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen the palate takes things up another level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePassionfruit, guava, finger lime and green mango provide plenty of flavour, but the wine remains energetic and focused rather than becoming overly tropical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a beautiful line of lively acidity running through everything, while the barrel-fermented component contributes extra texture and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is \u003cstrong\u003elong, bright and mouth-wateringly fresh\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEstate-Grown at Gruyere\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from \u003cstrong\u003eBlock C of the Medhurst estate vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e at Gruyere in the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation: 160–185 metres\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil: Ancient brown\/grey loam\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvested: 16 February 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst's estate itself is situated on the western side of the Warramate Ranges, with vineyards ranging between approximately 130 and 220 metres elevation. The property was planted in 2000 and today includes Sauvignon Blanc alongside Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn't generic regional Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a wine with a clear connection to one estate and one vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Secret Weapon – French Oak\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's where Medhurst separates itself from a lot of Australian Sauvignon Blanc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround \u003cstrong\u003e20% of the juice was fermented in French oak barriques\u003c\/strong\u003e, using two new barrels and one older barrel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new-oak component remained in barrel for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the older-oak portion remained for around \u003cstrong\u003etwo months\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat's important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intention isn't to make Sauvignon Blanc taste obviously oaky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the barrel work provides additional \u003cstrong\u003etexture and complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the palate more dimension without masking the variety's natural freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo you still get the passionfruit, citrus and tropical characters you'd expect from Sauvignon Blanc—but there's more going on underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn Exceptional 2025 Vintage at Medhurst\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's another reason to be excited about the 2025 Medhurst wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery describes the fruit from the vintage as \u003cstrong\u003esome of the best it has seen\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe season was very dry, with early budburst following warm September and October conditions. Flowering was also early, followed by excellent growing conditions and careful canopy management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst reports excellent fruit quality across the varieties and describes the resulting 2025 wines as having a particularly special character. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJudging by the \u003cstrong\u003e95-point Halliday score\u003c\/strong\u003e here, Sauvignon Blanc clearly benefited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNot Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you normally associate Sauvignon Blanc with intensely pungent Marlborough styles, this is worth trying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit profile is certainly expressive:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassionfruit. Guava. Green mango. Citrus.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut there's more restraint and texture here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak component, floral aromatics, lively acidity and Yarra Valley freshness\u003c\/strong\u003e give the wine a much more sophisticated shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThink less about Sauvignon Blanc as simply an aromatic summer drink and more about the serious white wines the variety can produce when treated with greater ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst specifically recommends the 2025 with \u003cstrong\u003eoysters or lemongrass prawns\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd also try it with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKingfish sashimi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh oysters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled prawns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalt and pepper squid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVietnamese salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThai seafood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoat's cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled snapper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh crab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSushi and sashimi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of tropical fruit, citrus, acidity and lemongrass character makes this particularly good with \u003cstrong\u003eAsian-inspired seafood dishes\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDrinking \u0026amp; Cellaring\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is designed to be vibrant and expressive young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedhurst recommends a drinking window of \u003cstrong\u003enow to four years\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrink now–2029\/30.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'd drink it over the next two to three years while the white flowers, passionfruit, guava, nectarine and finger lime characters remain beautifully bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe at around \u003cstrong\u003e8°C\u003c\/strong\u003e, as recommended by the winery. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Sauvignon Blanc with \u003cstrong\u003efar more going on than you'd expect\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstate-grown Yarra Valley fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle estate block – C Block\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e160–185m elevation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e20% barrel-fermented component\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRRP $55\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut it's what happens in the glass that makes it compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite blossom. Passionfruit. Nectarine. Guava. Finger lime. Green mango. Tangerine. Lemongrass.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's plenty of flavour, but also the acidity and textural complexity to make this much more than a simple aromatic white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you think Sauvignon Blanc is just a cheap, intensely tropical wine to drink ice-cold on a hot day, the 2025 Medhurst Estate Sauvignon Blanc might completely change your mind.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003eserious Yarra Valley Sauvignon Blanc—and 95 Halliday points confirms it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Medhurst Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418558198062,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5010\/5134\/files\/fdbda348-cd1a-4876-a735-9f82800f09c3.png?v=1786595424","url":"https:\/\/liquidvibe.com.au\/products\/2025-medhurst-wines-estate-sauvignon-blanc","provider":"liquidvibe.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}