Each year (on the first Friday in May to be exact), wine lovers around the globe raise a glass to one of the world’s most beloved white grape varieties on International Sauvignon Blanc Day. It’s more than just a celebration of a crisp, refreshing drop; it’s an exploration of the regions, climates, and winemakers who bring this varietal to life in exciting and diverse ways.
Sauvignon Blanc originated in the cool climate of France’s Loire Valley and Bordeaux, where it developed a reputation for its zesty acidity, bright citrus notes, and distinctive green herbaceous edge. It later surged in global popularity thanks to Marlborough, New Zealand, where its bold tropical expression and piercing aromatics redefined the style for many drinkers.
In recent years, Australia has emerged as a serious player in the Sauvignon Blanc story, particularly in its cool-climate regions. At Gapsted Estate, nestled in the Alpine Valleys of Victoria, Sauvignon Blanc finds a unique voice.
What sets this region apart? The high altitudes, cool nights, and extended growing season create the perfect environment for slow, even ripening. This helps preserve the grape’s natural acidity while allowing layered, complex aromatics to develop.
While many know Sauvignon Blanc for its upfront fruitiness and zingy freshness, at Gapsted Estate, the goal is to go beyond the expected. Here, the focus is on crafting wines with balance, structure, and ageability — refreshing yet refined.
Explore Gapsted Estate Sauvignon Blanc
If you haven’t explored Australian Sauvignon Blanc lately, or think you know what to expect, we invite you to experience the difference with us.
Valley Selection 2023 Sauvignon Blanc
This vibrant Sauvignon Blanc bursts with passionfruit, citrus blossom, and herbal notes, delivering crisp orchard fruit, racy acidity, and mineral texture for a complex, balanced, and refreshing finish.
Alpine Road 2023 Sauvignon Blanc
Lifted grassy and tropical fruit aromas lead to a lively palate bursting with ripe passionfruit, gooseberry and citrus flavours. These flavours linger through the textural midpalate before a long, dry, citrus finish.
Secret Harvest 2022 Sauvignon Blanc Fumé Blanc
This oak-aged Fumé Blanc offers vibrant tropical fruit, spice, and creamy vanilla notes, with flinty acidity and cellaring potential, delivering a complex, textured alternative to traditional Sauvignon Blanc.
