The Inquisitive Palate - Seeking Australian Alternative & Emerging Varietal Wines

This blog celebrates Australian wines that are produced from alternative, emerging or rare grape varieties, hopefully piquing interest and inspiring people to broaden their palate and enjoy some of our more esoteric, commercially made libations. Reviews of wines from boutique producers, of avant-garde blends, of mainstream varieties grown in atypical regions or of organic/biodynamic, natural and small batch wines are posted also.

2015 Clonakilla Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

An early drinking quaffer from Clonakilla's 40th vintage, the winery renown for its classy cool climate wines, in particular for the ethereal and iconic Shiraz Viognier.

Clear yellow with lifted lemon and lime aromas.
A tightly textured refreshing palate displays vibrant citrus, gooseberry, green pea flavours and racy mineral undertones.
Bone-dry wine marked by a brisk line of cleansing acidity. Light to mid-weight and tightly knit.

Different from the SBS blends out west. No ageing needed here. Drink now.

Source: Winery. ABV: 12.0%. Closure: Screw Cap. Price: $22.00. Rating: 89 Points. Website: http://www.clonakilla.com.au