Description
Murdoch Hill vineyard is in the undulating hills of Oakbank in the Adelaide Hills. Planted by the Downer family in ’98 but the excitement began in 2012 when Michael (family’s youngest) took over the reins after working at esteemed wineries: Vietti in Piedmont; Bests in Great Western (initiated his Pinot Meunier fascination) & Shaw & Smith. He brought winemaking in house to have absolute control (previously outsourced to neighbouring winery) and adopted minimal intervention including wild yeasts, whole bunch ferments, extended skin contact, older wood maturation, no fining, filtration and minimal sulphur. He introduced the Artisan range of single parcel high altitude offerings sourcing fruit from vines in Lobethal, Basket Range and Uraidla high in the Piccadilly Valley …. juicy, vibrant wines that highlight the detail and freshness of each site.
Downer was a Young Guns of Wine finalist in 2014, joint winner of the ‘Winemaker’s Choice’ in 2015, finalist again in 2016 and winner in 2017! In the same year he was awarded Young Winemaker of the Year by Australian Gourmet Traveller Wine Magazine! Very compelling getting vote of approval from his peers!
“Murdoch Hill is a serious ultra-quality player in Australian wine. Take note.” Campbell Mattinson, Halliday Wine Companion Top 100 Wineries 2023
“Michael really knows what he’s doing both in the cellar and in the vineyard. He has proven his credentials over and over again…” Halliday Wine Companion, Winemaker of the Year Finalists 2024
“Our estate-grown grapes are hand picked producing an intense, vibrant style of Sauvignon Blanc, loaded with tropical and citrus fruits whilst displaying elegance and persistence.” Murdoch Hill.
This sauvignon blanc ticks all the boxes for a refreshing drop. The fruit comes from Estate-grown grapes, predominantly from the Oakbank site, though Balhannah and Lenswood fruit also play a role.
The ’25 season was very dry. The limited water supply led to concentrated yields with intense acidity. The wine shows tropical and citrus fruit and the usual elegance we expect from Murdoch Hill.
RRP $31 Our Special Price $23.50 when you buy 6 or more.
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