Houghton Reserve Western Australia Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Dozen

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SAUVIGNON BLANC FROM ICONIC HOUGHTON WINES ESTABLISHED IN 1836

Why to buy 

• WESTERN AUSTRALIAN SAUVIGNON BLANC 
• 5 RED STAR RATED WINERY JAMES HALLIDAY
• PRODUCED BY HOUGHTON WINES ESTABLISHED 1836 

Tasting Notes 

Brilliant pale straw with a youthful green hue. A fresh and intense bouquet, displaying lifted aromatics of passionfruit, kiwifruit and grapefruit, preserved lemon, white elderflower and hints of vanillin spice. Light bodied, the vibrant and juicy palate displays flavours of blackcurrant, lime segments and pink grapefruit. The palate is lightly textured from a short period of lees maturation. Vibrant acidity provides balance and freshness.

Technical Notes 

Houghton was founded in 1836 by a syndicate of three British Army Officers and named after the most senior of the three — Lieutenant Colonel Richmond Houghton. Today, Houghton is one of Australia’s finest, oldest and most awarded wineries. The Houghton Reserve range, a fine selection from our premium reserve wines, epitomises Western Australia’s signature varietals.

The Chardonnay grapes are machine harvested at night to optimise fruit freshness. The grapes are then crushed, pressed, and the juice cold settled before racking with a level of turbidity to provide texture and complexity in the resulting wine. Tank fermentation is carefully monitored with temperatures allowed to fluctuate between 15 and 20C. The wine is matured in tank with French oak and lees stirring to impart toasty flavours and creamy texture.