Brill 2024 Sauvignon Blanc

Adelaide Hills

This is Adelaide Hills Sauv Blanc doing what it does best — all zing, zip, and summer-in-a-glass freshness. 2024 was a cooler, even vintage, so the fruit had time to hang out and get properly ripe without losing that trademark crunchy acidity.

Straight up, it smells like sticking your nose into a basket of tropicals: passionfruit pulp, guava, and fresh-cut grapefruit peel. There’s a burst of lime zest and a hint of something leafy — think crushed basil or tomato leaf — that keeps things bright and snappy. On the palate it’s electric, with juicy citrus and a slightly chalky, mineral edge that gives it extra polish. Bone dry, clean as a whistle, and refreshing enough to demand a second glass.

This is your wake-up-and-pay-attention kind of white wine — the perfect poolside, picnic, or just-because bottle.

Food Match

• Freshly shucked oysters with a squeeze of lemon

• Goat cheese and herb tart

• Thai green papaya salad with lime and chilli

• Sushi or sashimi (bonus points for kingfish)

• Soft white rind cheeses like brie

Serve well-chilled, straight from the fridge. No decanting needed — just twist, pour, and watch everyone’s eyes light up after the first sip