Raidis The Kelpie Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Raidis The Kelpie Sauvignon Blanc 2012 (Coonawarra, SA)
12.7%, Screwcap, $19
Source: Sample
www.raidis.com.au

I’ve never understood the rationale behind growing Sauvignon Blanc in Coonawarra and then  make it into unwooded, herbaceous, one dimensional wines. No appeal there. Probably sells well, but where is the interest?

Sour, lemon grass nose, open and quite short palate, finishing a little sour. Simple and a teensy bit dull to finish. Varietal but not quite defined enough, if clearly crisp and well made. Still not convinced.

Drink: 2013
Score: 15.8/20 86/100
Would I buy it? I don’t think I’d buy any Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc that I’ve ever tasted.

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