2004 TK Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc

Adelaide Hills

This is a particularly exciting time of year as all of the new vintage whites are being released. The fresh, vibrant varieties of Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc are just superb on release – you can almost smell the freshness of the grapes.

One particularly outstanding wine from 2004 is the TK Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc. TK stands for Tim Knappstein, who produces exceedingly fine wines from his Lenswood property.

His Sauvignon Blanc has a fragrant and perfumed nose followed by a soft, zesty, flavoursome palate. The palate is incredibly classy, with an attractive vein of acidity running the length of the palate. The finish is intense and long. It is a perfect wine to serve with fresh seafood, particularly oysters, white fish and crab.

© Toni Paterson September 2004

Price: $22
Vigneron: Tim Knappstein
Winemaker: Tim Knappstein
For more information: www.lenswoodvineyard.com.au

Wine Diva Wine of the Month, October 2004