Voyager Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2024

The fruit for Voyager Estate SBS is sourced entirely from mature vines rooted in the organically certified estate’s gravelly loam soils. The Sauvignon Blanc component comes from two blocks and accounts for 60% of the blend. The Semillon (40%) is sourced from the 1995-planted North Block 10 vineyard and lends pithy lemon notes, palate weight and structure to balance the crunchy, tropical nature of the Sauvignon fruit. It’s a match made in Margaret River.

A winning combination of strong, confident leadership under chief winemaker Tim Shand, several years of organic farming and strictly controlled yields has the Voyager Estate grapes in terrific shape. These qualities set the estate up for success in the early, warm, fast conditions of 2024. Despite the year's challenges, the fruit was picked at perfect ripeness with full, vibrant flavour and invigorating natural acidity. Each batch was destemmed and pressed immediately to tank for fermentation. A small component of the Semillon fermented and matured in barrel on lees, bringing complexity and flesh to this clean, snappy, refreshing white blend.

"You can’t go wrong with this blend from this producer. It hums with juicy fruit, all tropical and citrusy, plus loads of fresh herbs, too. Expect lime zest, passionfruit pith, basil with honeydew melon, starfruit and plenty of refreshing acidity.” 92pts | Jane Faulkner | Halliday Wine Companion