Wednesday, December 9, 2009

WINE BY BRAD SEMILLON SAUVIGNON BLANC 2009

 - 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.

üBeautifully 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


2 comments:

  1. Is that Pacman on steroids or Pacman on Margaret River Sem Sav Blanc?
    ;)

    JC

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  2. Definitely Sem Sav Blanc! lol lol!

    You 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

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