TASTING NOTES FOR Castelli The Sum Sauvignon Blanc Great Southern Western Australia 2025
🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with delicate green highlights. Bright, clear and youthful in the glass, reflecting the freshness and vibrancy of this cool-climate Great Southern Sauvignon Blanc.
👃 Aromas
Fresh and inviting, displaying lifted aromas of passionfruit, gooseberry, lime zest and grapefruit. Subtle notes of freshly cut grass, green apple and delicate tropical fruits add complexity and varietal character.
👅 Palate
Crisp, lively and beautifully refreshing, with flavours of passionfruit, citrus, green apple and juicy tropical fruits. A vibrant line of natural acidity provides excellent balance, while subtle herbal notes and a gentle mineral character contribute freshness and definition.
🍈 Texture & Finish
Light to medium-bodied with a clean, crisp and mouth-watering texture. The finish is bright and refreshing, with lingering citrus, passionfruit and a delicate mineral edge.
🍇 Overall Style
A fresh, vibrant and approachable Western Australian Sauvignon Blanc that captures the elegance of the Great Southern region. Combining expressive fruit flavours with crisp acidity and a refreshing finish, this is a wonderfully versatile wine suited to relaxed everyday enjoyment.
🍽️ Food Pairing
An excellent match with freshly shucked oysters, grilled prawns, seafood salads, salt and pepper calamari and lightly grilled fish. Equally enjoyable with goat’s cheese, fresh garden salads, Asian-inspired dishes or simply served chilled on a warm afternoon.
🥂 BBD Verdict
A terrific example of the freshness and quality that Great Southern Sauvignon Blanc can deliver. Bright tropical fruit, zesty citrus and beautifully balanced acidity make this an extremely enjoyable and versatile white wine. A refreshing choice for Sauvignon Blanc lovers and an excellent addition to any mixed or straight dozen from Better Buy The Dozen.
Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷
Pale straw with delicate green highlights. Bright, clear and youthful in the glass, reflecting the freshness and vibrancy of this cool-climate Great Southern Sauvignon Blanc.
👃 Aromas
Fresh and inviting, displaying lifted aromas of passionfruit, gooseberry, lime zest and grapefruit. Subtle notes of freshly cut grass, green apple and delicate tropical fruits add complexity and varietal character.
👅 Palate
Crisp, lively and beautifully refreshing, with flavours of passionfruit, citrus, green apple and juicy tropical fruits. A vibrant line of natural acidity provides excellent balance, while subtle herbal notes and a gentle mineral character contribute freshness and definition.
🍈 Texture & Finish
Light to medium-bodied with a clean, crisp and mouth-watering texture. The finish is bright and refreshing, with lingering citrus, passionfruit and a delicate mineral edge.
🍇 Overall Style
A fresh, vibrant and approachable Western Australian Sauvignon Blanc that captures the elegance of the Great Southern region. Combining expressive fruit flavours with crisp acidity and a refreshing finish, this is a wonderfully versatile wine suited to relaxed everyday enjoyment.
🍽️ Food Pairing
An excellent match with freshly shucked oysters, grilled prawns, seafood salads, salt and pepper calamari and lightly grilled fish. Equally enjoyable with goat’s cheese, fresh garden salads, Asian-inspired dishes or simply served chilled on a warm afternoon.
🥂 BBD Verdict
A terrific example of the freshness and quality that Great Southern Sauvignon Blanc can deliver. Bright tropical fruit, zesty citrus and beautifully balanced acidity make this an extremely enjoyable and versatile white wine. A refreshing choice for Sauvignon Blanc lovers and an excellent addition to any mixed or straight dozen from Better Buy The Dozen.
Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷
