West Cape Howe Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Tasting Notes

• Colour: Very pale straw with delicate white-gold tinges
• Aromatics: Fresh and lively – guava, citrus blossom, passionflower with a whisper of makrut lime
• Palate: Vibrant and seamless – guava, citrus and tropical fruit meet a clean, linear acid line. Mid-palate weight gives volume, finishing with a refreshing, juicy fruit linger.

Accolades

Ray Jordan – Western Australian Wine Critic

“This comes from the Langton Vineyard just out of Mount Barker, and it captures the variety quite beautifully. It’s a more restrained expression of sauvignon blanc, but on the nose, you get the classic citrus and gooseberry notes with just a faint hint of cut grass. The palate is crisp and clean with a pure vibrancy that extends to a long finish”

Winemaker’s Note

“In 2025 we were fortunate to have near-ideal conditions – ample soil moisture and moderate summer warmth. By picking slightly earlier we retained the natural acidity while capturing full flavour development”

Viticulture & Winemaking

🔹 Vineyard: Langton Vineyard, Mount Barker, Great Southern, WA
🔹 Growing Conditions: Mature site with maritime influence, cooled by sea breezes; the 2024/25 season featured a good winter/spring and moderate summer with minimal disease pressure.
🔹 Harvesting: Earlier than usual to preserve acidity and keep the wine fresh
🔹 Vinification: Un-wooded, stainless-steel fermented and matured to highlight purity of fruit and site

Sustainability & Vineyard Care 🌱

The West Cape Howe team values site-specific fruit sourcing, minimal intervention and a clear regional voice in its wines. Their Langton Vineyard is one of the Great Southern’s mature sites with a proven track record for quality.

Storage & Serving Tips ❄️

• Serving Temperature: 8°C – to accentuate freshness and aromatic lift

• Decanting: Not necessary; the wine is clean, fresh and ready on release

• Cellaring Potential: Best enjoyed in the next 2–4 years to savour its crisp, vibrant style

Food Pairing Suggestions 🍽️

🔹 Grilled prawns with lime and fresh herbs – a perfect match for the tropical lift
🔹 Freshly shucked oysters with a splash of lemon – complements the vibrant acidity
🔹 Thai green curry with seafood – the fruity complexity handles spice beautifully
🔹 Goat’s cheese salad with citrus dressing – reflects the wine’s freshness and flavour profile

FAQ Wine Terms 🧐

❓ Why pick earlier than usual for this vintage?
The earlier pick preserved the natural acidity essential to Sauvignon Blanc’s structure, especially important in a warm vintage, while the moderate summer allowed full flavour development.

❓ What does un-wooded mean for flavour?
Without oak influence, the wine retains crispness and varietal purity – the fruit, acidity and site stay front and centre.

❓ What makes Mount Barker in the Great Southern special for this wine?
Cool nights and consistent maritime breezes allow slower ripening, preserving vibrancy and finesse – qualities evident in this wine.