The 2024 Mulline Single Vineyard Sutherlands Creek Fumé Blanc is a sophisticated, barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc sourced from the Strathmore Vineyard in Sutherlands Creek, one of Geelong's most distinctive cool-climate sites. Planted in 1988 on grey and brown loams over fragmented granite, the vineyard produces fruit of remarkable concentration and mineral character. After a short period of skin contact, the wine is wild fermented on full solids in a combination of 30% new Austrian oak and seasoned French oak before maturing for eight months in barrel, creating a beautifully textured and site-driven expression. The nose is complex and refined, revealing aromas of white peach, greengage plum and citrus layered with fresh mountain herbs, jalapeño, flint and subtle smoky oak.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied with a creamy, finely textured mouthfeel balanced by vibrant natural acidity and a chalky mineral backbone. Ripe stone fruit and citrus are complemented by savoury complexity, gentle oak influence and a fine phenolic grip, leading to a long, pithy finish with exceptional precision and persistence. Rich yet beautifully restrained, this is a contemporary Australian Fumé Blanc that combines the elegance of cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc with the depth and structure to reward careful cellaring.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2024 Mulline Single Vineyard Sutherlands Creek Fumé Blanc is a beautifully textured, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc that shines alongside food. Pair it with grilled lobster, scallops, roast chicken, pork loin, creamy seafood pasta or mature goat's cheese. Enjoy now through 2029, or cellar for several years as it continues to gain complexity and finesse.
