Last year’s winner of the sauvignon blanc category was from Margaret River (Flowstone), but the Adelaide Hills had the most top-scoring wines. This year Margaret River takes the honours from both angles. The top three wines at our Awards judging were from Margaret River, Margaret River and the Pyrenees, respectively. Wines (including the winner) with judicious wood ageing performed well in this category.
2024 Sauvignon Blanc of the Year
Domaine Naturaliste Sauvage Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Margaret River
96 points | Price when tasted $35
Barrel fermented in new and used French puncheons which contribute to both the flavour and texture of this very appealing wine. It's savoury and dry, but the lemon zest and fruit flavours are the prime movers in showing what can be done even in a vintage that wasn't easy. – James Halliday
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More top-rated sauvignon blanc from the 2024 Companion
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Domaine A
Lady A Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Tasmania -
Domaine Naturaliste
Sauvage Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Margaret River -
Flametree
S.R.S. Karridale Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Margaret River -
Jericho Wines
Kuitpo Lockett Vineyard Fumé Blanc 2021
Adelaide Hills -
McHenry Hohnen Vintners
Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Margaret River -
Squitchy Lane Vineyard
SQL Yarra Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Yarra Valley -
Windows Estate
Petit Lot La Terre 2021
Margaret River -
Clyde Park Vineyard
Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Geelong -
Deep Woods Estate
Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Margaret River -
Driftwood Estate
Artifacts Fumé Blanc 2022
Margaret River -
Fermoy Estate
Coldfire Fumé Blanc 2022
Margaret River -
Flametree
S.R.S. Karridale Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Margaret River -
Flowstone Wines
Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Margaret River -
Gembrook Hill
Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Yarra Valley -
Gentle Folk
Blanc 2022
Adelaide Hills -
Gilbert Family Wines
gilbert Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Orange -
Higher Plane
Led Astray Fumé Blanc 2022
Margaret River -
Josef Chromy Wines
Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Tasmania -
Michael Hall Wines
Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Adelaide Hills -
Mitchell Harris Wines
Sauvignon Blanc Fumé 2022
Pyrenees -
Moss Wood
Ribbon Vale Elsa 2021
Margaret River -
Mulline
Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Geelong -
Mulline
Single Vineyard Curlewis Fumé Blanc 2022
Geelong -
Oakridge Wines
Sauvignon 2021
Yarra Valley -
Rahona Valley
Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Mornington Peninsula -
Sidewood Estate
Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Adelaide Hills -
Terre à Terre
Crayères Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Wrattonbully -
Trait
Wooditjup Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Margaret River -
Vasse Felix
Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Margaret River
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This is an edited extract from the 2024 Halliday Wine Companion, with reviews by James Halliday, Campbell Mattinson, Dave Brookes, Jane Faulkner, Jeni Port, Mike Bennie, Ned Goodwin MW, Philip Rich and Shanteh Wale. Cover art by Ka Mo.
