Cannibal Creek Sauvignon Blanc
West Gippsland
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2022
Alc %: 12.4
$ Rel: 32
Few drinkers of serious Australian wine are even aware of this very Loire-inspired expression from Gippsland in Victoria. Scented with floral notes of lychees, gooseberries and passion fruit backed by meaty, waxy and nougat-like aromas, it's luscious and layered, long and gentle. Underpinned by minerals and marzipan, it finishes long and savoury with lingering notes of cured citrus and a bright acidity.
Last Date Tasted: 16/10/2023
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2022
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94 | 18.4 | 2024-2027+  | Buy it |
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2017
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94 | 18.5 | 2019-2022+  | |
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2016
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88 | 16.6 | 2017-2018 | |
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2015
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94 | 18.5 | 2017-2020 | |
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2014
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95 | 18.6 | 2016-2019+ | |
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2013
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91 | 17.6 | 2015-2018 | |
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2012
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90 | 17.1 | 2014-2017 | |
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2011
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94 | 18.5 | 2013-2016 | |
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2010
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93 | 18.2 | 2012-2015 | |
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2009
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94 | 18.5 | 2010-2011 | |
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2008
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86 | 15.9 | 2009-2010 | |
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2007
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91 | 17.4 | 2009-2012 | |
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2006
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93 | 18.2 | 2007-2008+ | |
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2005
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93 | 18.1 | 2005-2006+ | |
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2003
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91 | 17.4 | 2003-2004+ |
Winery
Cannibal Creek
There isn't a lot of Australian varietal sauvignon blanc that rival the best from the Loire Valley in France, but Cannibal Creek comes very close. This vineyard typically produces a wine of intense passionfruit and gooseberry flavour and nervy acidity supported by a fine, powdery and mineral backbone of tightly knit phenolics. They also age slowly and retain freshness. Sourced from other vineyards in the region, the Hardiker Sauvignon Blanc is rather more austere and briny.
Chief Executive(s):
Patrick & Kirsten Hardiker
Winemaker:
Patrick Hardiker
Viticulturist:
Patrick Hardiker
Production Dozen:
2500
Tonnes Processed:
40-50
White Wines
Red Wines
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Address:
260 Tynong North Road , Tynong North , Victoria 3813 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, 11am-5pm, Please call first
Principal Wine Region:
Gippsland,West Gippsland
Telephone:
0438 518 506
Facsimile:
(03) 5942 8202
Website:
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