- Margaret River, WA - $17
- Screwcap
- 13.7%alc
Following a string of fantastic white wine vintages, the Margaret River now dominates the upper echelon of Australia's semillon/sauvignon blanc class. A relatively new entrant to the Margaret River scene is wine by brad (est. 2003), whose 1960's Lichtenstein inspired pop art labels reflect a thoroughly modern approach to wine promotion.
Clear-straw in colour, Brad Wehr's 2009 Sem Sav reveals a funky, herbal and slightly sweaty nose of lemon citrus and gooseberry aromas. Blessed by a smooth, creamy texture offset by refreshingly brisk acids, its long and shapely palate announces a distinctly regional, smoky/herbal expression of clean gooseberry flavour, which culminates with a wonderfully persistent core of juicy sauvignon blanc fruit.
ü+ Beautifully laden with regional character, texture, length and gentle structure, wine by brad's 2009 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc is a totally appealling white blend with enough interest for serious drinkers and quaffers alike. Drink to 2011.
92 points
Is that Pacman on steroids or Pacman on Margaret River Sem Sav Blanc?
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JC
Definitely Sem Sav Blanc! lol lol!
ReplyDeleteYou can thank the great artwork of Virus records for that pic - I do believe the label owners did their own covers even - very clever boys Ed Rush and Optical!
Cheers,
Chris P