TASTING NOTES FOR Mount Mary Reflexion Fumé Blanc Yarra Valley Victoria 2017

🍷 Appearance
Pale straw with a light golden hue. Bright and refined with excellent clarity.

👃 Aromas
Elegant and evolving, opening with citrus—lemon and lime—before revealing layers of peach, nectarine and guava.
Subtle notes of vanilla, spice and light oak sit alongside a delicate flinty, mineral edge, adding complexity.

👅 Palate
Taut, precise and beautifully structured, delivering citrus, grapefruit and melon with a hint of stone fruit richness.
Less overtly fruity than typical Sauvignon Blanc, showing more savoury, layered complexity from barrel fermentation.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Fine and textural with a gently phenolic grip.
The finish is long, flinty and mineral-driven, supported by a bright acid line that gives focus and persistence.

🍇 Overall Style
A sophisticated, barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc (Fumé style)—complex, savoury and structured.
This is a serious, food-focused white, leaning toward texture and secondary character rather than overt aromatics.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with grilled seafood, scallops, roast chicken or creamy dishes. Also excellent with goat’s cheese and richer white meat dishes.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A refined and intelligent Sauvignon Blanc that’s all about texture and complexity.
For those who like a more serious, layered white—an excellent addition to premium mixed dozens.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷