Mappinga Fume Blanc 2022

A powerful and textural Adelaide Hills Fumé Blanc, combining flinty minerality, citrus intensity and refined oak complexity in a distinctive single-vineyard cool-climate expression. A premium barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc showcasing complexity, texture and savoury depth. Crafted from a single vineyard with wild fermentation and oak maturation, it balances citrus, herbaceous notes and flinty minerality with a rich, structured palate. TASTING NOTES A complex and alluring wine with steely, gunflint and kaffir lime aromatics. The palate is full-bodied and layered, showing lemon curd, lychee and fresh citrus fruit, balanced by savoury notes of green capsicum and parsley. A silky texture carries the wine through a long, structured finish, with both freshness and depth. ANALYSIS Region Adelaide Hills Variety Sauvignon Blanc Alcohol 12.5% alc/vol pH 3.18 Acid 7.7g/L Closure Stelvin Bottling Date December 2021 Release Date January 2022 VINIFICATION Crafted from a single vineyard at Mappinga Road using hand-picked, sustainably grown fruit. Only free-run juice was used, with fermentation conducted on full solids using wild yeast. The wine was matured for 8 months in French oak (25% new, balance seasoned) across 300L hogsheads and 500L puncheons, building texture and complexity while retaining varietal purity. VINTAGE CONDITIONS Cool-climate Adelaide Hills conditions supported vibrant acidity, aromatic intensity and structured ripening, allowing for a balance of freshness, texture and flavour concentration. AWARDS & REVIEWS A highly acclaimed Fumé Blanc style Sauvignon Blanc, consistently rated up to 95 points and awarded Great Gold internationally, reinforcing its position as a standout, premium expression of the variety. 95 points Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 2023 95 points Patrick Eckel 2023 Great Gold + 95 points Catavinum World Wine, Spain 2024 93 points Halliday's Wine Companion 2025 "There are 30% new and 70% 1-year-old French oak barrels employed here for maturation. Spends eight months in wood. Serious-feeling white wine. Scents of sandalwood, preserved lemon, passionfruit, ginger and white pepper. The palate is concentrated yet refreshing in nature, slick with woody spices, deep in lemon and passionfruit flavours, with distinct vanilla and white pepper spice following. Smooth, supple and long. Feels complex and yet vibrant. A treat. And good for cellaring to reveal more complexity." 93 points Wine Showcase Magazine 2023 93 points Erin Larkin, Wine Advocate 2024 SERVING & STYLE Serving Best served chilled. A versatile food wine pairing seamlessly with seafood, spicy dishes and rich proteins such as crispy pork belly. Style A textured, oak-influenced Sauvignon Blanc offering both immediate appeal and short- to medium-term cellaring potential. FAQ's What is Fumé Blanc? Fumé Blanc is a barrel-fermented style of Sauvignon Blanc, offering more texture, complexity and oak influence compared to traditional fresh styles. Is this Sauvignon Blanc oaked? Yes. It is matured in French oak for 8 months, adding texture, richness and subtle savoury complexity. How is this different from a typical Sauvignon Blanc? Unlike lighter styles, this wine is fuller-bodied and more complex, with flinty, savoury and textural elements from wild fermentation and oak ageing. Is this wine suitable for cellaring? Yes. While drinking beautifully now, it will continue to evolve over the next 3–5 years, gaining further complexity. What food pairs best with this wine? It pairs well with seafood, spicy Asian dishes, bouillabaisse and crispy pork belly. View & download full tasting notes