If there is only one sauvignon blanc you will ever try in your life, this is the one! Sauvignon blancs natural birthplace is in fact Bordeaux where they make super sauvignon-semillon blends, the style our own Margaret River emulates and often does a darn fine job! However, the epicentre capital of the universe for sauvignon blanc is the Loire Valley.Within that epicentre is an iconic world-famous sub region called Pouilly Fum which produces some of the most alluring and seductive sauvignon blanc that you can wrap your lips around.

For centuries here they have been perfecting the production of this master grape. In fact, sauvignon blanc is such an old grape, it is a parent of the worlds most planted grape cabernet sauvignon, hence its sauvignon surname; the other parent for cabernet sauvignon being cabernet franc, which accounts for the first part of its name.

All history aside, from your first sip of this prestigePouilly Fum, you will enter a hypnotic state! It harmoniously meldsapricots, peaches and cream, and throws in a dash of lychees for good measure. It is smooth, textured and lush. It hasa subtle, almost prefumey thing going on that catches you from behind when youre not paying attention. At some point you realise theres still a trace of fruit hanging around your Adams apple long after your last sip has passed. It just keeps hanging on for dear life! A blessing to all wine lovers! This has a heap more texture than typically seen in Oz and Kiwi examples. Chardonnay lovers may come to the other side with this wine, as it shares much of its graces with the fine white Burgundies of the world. We drank this alongside a prawn pasta with a garlic, butter and white wine sauce, and a hint of chilli (click for recipe). A beautifulmarriage!