Another Round: Savagnin

Mike Bennie recounts the fascinating story of how Savagnin came to be in Australia....and highlights his 3 Savgnin picks, including of course our Cri de Coeur version made in the "Sous Voile" style (under flor). 

"Savagnin stumbled into Australia through a twist of fate when a group of ambitious winemakers, eager to plant the popular Iberian variety albariño, found that the material sent to Australia by the supplying nursery was actually the distinct Jura variety savagnin." Read Mike Bennie's full story featured on Halliday's Wine Companion. 

Specifically, he says about the Crittenden Cri de Coeur Savagnin 2019 Sous Voile - "This is perhaps the richest, densest release of this wine, but contains all the freshness of cooling, saline acidity, the tell-tale fino sherry-like lift, among stewed cinnamon apples, ginger and crème brûlée. Power and presence, and something quite extraordinary. For long cellaring too."

Note that due to limited quantities and the nuanced style of this wine we don't sell it via the website. If you are interested in purchasing please contact us directly via email - winecentre@crittendenwines.com.au or phone 03 5987 3800.