Smallwater Estate Cellar Door Reserve White 2025

Tasting Notes 

Colour: Light green with a bright, youthful edge.

Aromatics: Nectarine, grapefruit and white pear, with hints of citrus blossom, yellow peach and a gentle nutty note.

Palate: Fresh and generous. Sauvignon Blanc gives the wine its citrus lift, gooseberry-like brightness and crisp line, while Chardonnay adds peach, soft texture and a subtle creamy roundness.

Finish: Clean and refreshing, with lingering grapefruit, pear, stone fruit and a soft savoury edge.

Accolades

Gold Medal – Australian Small Winemakers show 2025

About the Wine

This is a clever white blend for people who want freshness without sharpness. The Sauvignon Blanc keeps it aromatic and crisp, while the Chardonnay gives it extra texture and softness.

That balance makes it a really useful bottle to have chilled. It is lively enough for a sunny afternoon, but also has enough palate weight to sit comfortably with food. Think of it as a fresh white with a little extra polish.

Wine Details

Producer: Smallwater Estate
Wine: Cellar Door Reserve White
Vintage: 2025
Region: Donnybrook, Western Australia
Blend: 60% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Chardonnay
Style: Dry white blend
Body: Light to medium-bodied
Closure: Screw cap

Serving and Cellaring 

Serve: 7 to 9°C

Serve well chilled, but not ice cold. A couple of minutes in the glass will help the pear, nectarine and Chardonnay texture show more clearly.

Decant: Not needed.

Cellar: Best enjoyed young and fresh. Drink now to 2028 for maximum fruit brightness and freshness.

Food Pairing Suggestions 

• Fresh prawns with lemon
• Grilled fish or fish tacos
• Chicken salad with citrus dressing
• Creamy mushroom pasta
• Roast chicken with herbs
• Goat’s cheese, brie or fresh ricotta
• Zucchini fritters, asparagus tart or vegetable quiche

FAQ 🧐

What is in the Smallwater Estate Cellar Door Reserve White 2025?
The 2025 vintage is a blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Chardonnay.

Is it more like Sauvignon Blanc or Chardonnay?
It sits nicely between the two. Sauvignon Blanc gives it freshness, grapefruit and pear-like lift, while Chardonnay adds yellow peach and a softer mouthfeel.

Is it sweet?
No. It is a dry white wine with fresh fruit flavour and a clean finish.

Is it oaky?
This is written as a fresh, fruit-driven white blend rather than an obvious oaky style. The Chardonnay contributes texture and softness, not heavy oak flavour.

When should I drink it?
This is best enjoyed young while the fruit is bright and fresh. Open it now or over the next couple of years.