TASTING NOTES FOR Juniper Estate Aquitaine Blanc Margaret River Western Australia 2016

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with a light golden hue. Bright and clear, showing freshness with a subtle richness.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and complex, revealing citrus, lemon tart and passionfruit layered with snowpea and subtle herbal notes. Toasty, nutty oak adds depth and sophistication.

👅 Palate
Medium to full-bodied and beautifully structured, delivering flavours of grapefruit, lemon and green apple with a touch of melon and savoury complexity. The fruit is vibrant and precise, supported by integrated oak.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Finely textured with a creamy mid-palate from barrel fermentation, balanced by bright, linear acidity. The finish is long, clean and refreshing with lingering citrus and subtle oak spice.

🍇 Overall Style
A classic Margaret River Bordeaux-style white blend (Sauvignon Blanc & Semillon)—textural, elegant and complex. Combines fresh citrus and herbal lift with oak-derived richness and structure, offering both immediate appeal and short to medium-term ageing potential.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled seafood, roast chicken, creamy pasta dishes or pork. Also excellent with richer fish dishes or lightly spiced cuisine.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously classy white blend—textural, complex and beautifully balanced. A standout for mixed dozens and ideal for customers looking for something more sophisticated than standard Sauvignon Blanc.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷