The 2024 Entropy Wines Savagnin is a distinctive single-vineyard white from the Willow Grove Vineyard in Gippsland, Victoria. The own-rooted, unirrigated vines were planted in 2001 on a north-facing site of red volcanic and grey dermosol soils. The nose shows lemon blossom, green apple, pear and quince alongside citrus peel, hay, white flowers, beeswax and flinty mineral notes.
On the palate, it is generous and layered with taut acidity and a glossy, textural mouthfeel. Indigenous fermentation takes place in barrel, followed by 12 months on lees in French oak barriques and older puncheons, with only 10% new oak. Citrus pith and orchard fruit lead into a long, savoury finish marked by saline, oyster-shell minerality.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for Savagnin drinkers who enjoy textural, mineral-driven whites with bright acidity and savoury complexity. Enjoy now or cellar for further development. Ideal with oysters, grilled fish, roast chicken, scallops, mushroom dishes or semi-hard cheeses.
