2026 Weaver Lenswood Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide Hills

This is a fine and balanced Sauvignon, quiet but confident and all just so. I’m thinking lime, pink grapefruit and cape gooseberry with a gentle herbal edge, a little aniseed and perfume too. Acidity is cool and fresh, there’s a light flinty grip to texture, and the finish is long with a little gin and tonic bite and a twist of lime for good measure. Lovely stuff.

94 points Gary Walsh, Winefront

Weaver Wines has long been one of the quiet achievers of the Adelaide Hills, with founders Geoff and Prue Weaver establishing their Lenswood vineyard in 1982. Their focus on cool climate varieties and careful vineyard management has produced wines of wonderful purity and regional character. The 2026 Sauvignon Blanc continues that tradition, capturing the freshness and fragrance of this elevated corner of the Adelaide Hills.

Lenswood's cool growing conditions and long ripening season are particularly well suited to Sauvignon Blanc, allowing the grapes to develop aromatic intensity while retaining lively natural acidity. Weaver favours a restrained style, with bright fruit and subtle texture rather than excessive tropical richness.

Pale straw with a faint green glint. Passionfruit, lime zest and crisp green apple mingle with elderflower, fresh herbs and a hint of gooseberry. The palate is bright and beautifully refreshing, with juicy citrus, delicate tropical fruit and a subtle mineral edge. A clean, mouthwatering finish leaves lingering lime and gentle herbal notes.

Try it with Thai green papaya salad, grilled squid with chilli and lime or asparagus and pea risotto with fresh mint. Equally lovely with Vietnamese rice paper rolls packed with prawns and herbs.

Cellaring: Drink now to 2029. Best enjoyed for its youthful aromatics and lively freshness.