2024 Mike Press Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills

Established by vineyard pioneer Mike Press, this Adelaide Hills success story entered a new chapter when Bob and Yuko Harris purchased the winery in 2019. The couple have continued the philosophy of producing exceptional value cool climate wines while investing in the vineyards and winery's future. Today, winemaker Josh Waechter guides the range, bringing his extensive Adelaide Hills experience and meticulous attention to detail to every vintage. The high altitude vineyards around Lenswood remain the heart of the operation, producing fruit with the freshness, aromatics and natural acidity that have made the region famous.

The 2024 vintage captures everything that has made Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc such a success story. Fruit is harvested in the cool of the morning and handled gently to retain its vibrant character. Modern winemaking techniques focus on preserving purity and freshness, allowing the vineyard's natural expression to shine through without unnecessary intervention.

Pale straw with bright green highlights, the wine bursts from the glass with aromas of passionfruit, lime, gooseberry and freshly cut herbs. Layers of grapefruit, green apple and tropical fruits follow, creating an inviting and energetic bouquet. Crisp and lively across the palate, the flavours mirror the aromas with juicy citrus, passionfruit and subtle herbal notes carried by bright acidity. The finish is clean, refreshing and wonderfully persistent, making each sip immediately inviting.

Freshly shucked Coffin Bay oysters, grilled prawns with chilli and lime, Vietnamese rice paper rolls, goat's cheese tart or a vibrant summer salad with avocado and herbs all make excellent partners. Drinking beautifully now while its youthful freshness is at its peak, this Sauvignon Blanc is a superb example of why the Adelaide Hills has become Australia's benchmark region for the variety. Bright, flavoursome and exceptionally good value, it is the sort of wine that keeps finding its way back into the fridge.