Sauvignon Blanc is regarded as one of the world’s great white wine varieties and is capable of many different expressions depending on the region and climate in which it is grown. The cool climate Pyrenees district of Victoria can produce distinctive wines with this variety and the 2011 Blue Pyrenees Sauvignon Blanc is a great example. The 20010 / 2011 growing season was cool throughout and produced record high rainfalls including 2 floods ! Whilst these conditions provided disease battles, the Sauvignon Blanc fruit appreciated the highly vigorous vine canopies and resultant shade plus the dry autumn finish to the season. The result was slow ripening grapes and plenty of varietal flavour. Cool fermentation with two specially selected yeast strains plus 2 months yeast stirring in tank post fermentation have added depth to the array of flavours on offer.