A new take on the Y Series SB with the ABV down to 10.5% and no mention of skin or lees contact. Winemaker is Heather Fraser.

Yalumba, The Y Series, Sauvignon Blanc, South Australia, 2023

Pale lemon hue with green edges. Funky and out there nose. Smoky pink grapefruit and campfire ash with tinned mango, black currant, chalk, fresh mown grass, passionfruit pulp and orange blossom. Carries flesh that sits heavy early before tucking into puckering, zesty, teeth aching acidity. It still has quality fruit, just missing the whole picture of previous releases that were a little more seamless.

RRP: $15
Alc: 10.5%
Rating: 88/100

Wine sample courtesy of Yalumba