2024 Two of a Kind SSB
2024 Two of a Kind SSB
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A unique blend of Hunter Valley Semillon and Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc displaying aromatic tropical fruit combined with perfumed citrus blossom and a squeeze of lime.
Our ‘Two of a Kind’ wines are a tribute to the multi-regional blends that created some of Australia’s best wines in the 50’s and 60’s. The wines are based on the Hunter Valley’s signature varieties of Semillon and Shiraz, and blending with the varieties that are well suited to other South Australian regions providing an interesting twist and extra dimension to these unique wine styles.
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Winemaking Overview
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In the Vineyard
This is a blend of Hunter Valley Semillon (56%) and Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc (44%). The Hunter Valley Semillon is an earlier picked block from the Braemore vineyard.
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In the Winery
The Sauvignon Blanc was pressed at Kaesler Wines and then transported cold to the Hunter for fermentation. The two components are blended as soon as practically possible and then left on yeast lees for a period to build some extra textural complexity. Early bottling captures the freshness of fruit for which this style has become renowned.
12.3% ABV
Tasting Notes
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Appearance & Aroma
This wine is bright pale lemon with a water-white edge.
A flamboyant nose of ripe tropical, stone, and citrus fruits alongside hints of fresh-cut hay and chamomile flowers.
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Palate & Finish
The palate is dry and refreshing with generous core of passionfruit, kiwi, and gooseberry fruit with hints of lemon myrtle, wet slate, and wilted fresh herbs adding intrigue. The Hunter Semillon provides the structural core of this wine while the Savvy adds a shroud of interesting tropical fruit aromatics and flesh. Light-bodied yet with excellent intensity, this is long and juicy with plenty of drink now appeal.
WHEN TO DRINK
Drink now or within 1-2 years as this wine is best enjoyed in its youth.
The Vineyards
Whilst I have always applied a no compromise, attention to detail approach to my winemaking, I truly believe that 90% of the quality lies in the vineyard. The key to great wine is ‘keeping it simple’ to preserve that potential quality from the vine through to the bottle - Andrew Thomas