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Cannibal Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Long, elegant and restrained, this measured, lean and chalky sauvignon blanc perhaps lacks the bite and intensity of previous vintages. Its lightly herbal bouquet of gooseberries, honeydew melon and white flowers reveals a faint chalkiness, while its long and tightly focused palate of gooseberries, tropical fruits and a hint of cassis is tight wound around a typically dusty spine, with a tangy cut of lemony acid.
Vintage
2012
Year to Drink
2014 - 2017
Jeremy’s score
90 / 100
Seal Type
Screw top
Cannibal Creek Sauvignon Blanc
West Gippsland
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2022
Alc %: 12.4
$ Rel: 32
Long, elegant and restrained, this measured, lean and chalky sauvignon blanc perhaps lacks the bite and intensity of previous vintages. Its lightly herbal bouquet of gooseberries, honeydew melon and white flowers reveals a faint chalkiness, while its long and tightly focused palate of gooseberries, tropical fruits and a hint of cassis is tight wound around a typically dusty spine, with a tangy cut of lemony acid.
Last Date Tasted: 16/10/2023
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Cellar
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Drink Now
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Maybe Too Old
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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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