TASTING NOTES FOR Cherubino Ovale Range Sauvignon Blanc Channybearup Pemberton Western Australia 2024
🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with green highlights. Bright and vibrant, reflecting its cool-climate Pemberton origin.
👃 Aromas
Fresh and expressive, showing citrus, green pea and kiwifruit with subtle herbal notes. A lightly oaked nuance adds a gentle layer of complexity and texture.
👅 Palate
Complex and full-flavoured for Sauvignon Blanc, delivering citrus, kiwifruit and green apple with a savoury edge. The palate builds beautifully, showing both fruit intensity and restraint.
🍈 Texture & Finish
Textural and refined with a subtle creamy note from oak influence, balanced by bright acidity. The finish is long and progressive, with lingering citrus and a clean mineral edge.
🍇 Overall Style
A modern, more sophisticated Sauvignon Blanc—textural, layered and food-friendly. Combines classic varietal freshness with added depth and structure from careful winemaking, setting it apart from simple, fruit-driven styles.
🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled seafood, prawns, scallops or roast chicken. Also excellent with creamy dishes or herb-driven cuisine where the wine’s texture really shines.
🥂 BBD Verdict
A premium Sauvignon Blanc—fresh, textural and seriously impressive. A standout for mixed dozens when you want something a step up from standard Sauvignon Blanc, with real depth and class.
Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷
