Tamburlaine Organic Grapevine Sauvignon Blanc 2022: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Passionfruit & lemongrass-zesty

This is a bright, cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc that does exactly what you want it to: lifts the mood, wakes up the palate and makes seafood taste even better. Expect passionfruit and lemongrass on the nose, with tropical fruit notes, then a crisp palate of kiwifruit and green apple freshness. It finishes dry, clean and citrus-driven—pure refreshment.

Highlights

• Certified organic and vegan-suitable
• From Orange, NSW: high altitude, cool climate vineyards with volcanic red soils
• Fresh passionfruit and lemongrass aromas
• Crisp kiwifruit and green apple freshness with a ripe, citrus-driven finish

Taste Profile

Tasting Notes

Fresh passionfruit and lemongrass aromas lead, followed by tropical fruit lift. The palate is crisp with kiwifruit and green apple freshness, finishing dry and ripe-citrus driven.

Winemaking

Made in a bright, clean style to lock in Sauvignon Blanc’s lifted aromatics and crisp finish. Cool fermentation helps preserve that passionfruit-and-lemongrass perfume and the snappy citrus line.

Vineyard & Vintage

Grown in the Orange Wine Region, where high altitude, cool climate conditions and volcanic red soils are ideal for premium Sauvignon Blanc. The long, steady season helps flavour build while retaining freshness and natural acidity.

Why We Love It

Because it’s the ultimate “weekend calling” white: aromatic, zesty and ridiculously refreshing. It’s also a true Spicy-Food Specialist—acid and citrus lift are your best friends with chilli, herbs and lime.

Food Pairing

Go straight to seafood and citrusy salads: prawns, scallops, mussels, and anything with fresh herbs. Also perfect with goat’s cheese and crunchy veg-based dishes.

Try matching this wine with →

• Garlic prawns — Find a Recipe
• Sicilian salad — Find a Recipe
• Goat’s cheese salad — Find a Recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

Sun’s out, seafood on, and you’ve decided tonight is a “proper plate and a proper glass” situation.

Cellaring

Best enjoyed young for maximum aromatics and zing. Drink now to 2 years.

Producer

Tamburlaine has been making wine since 1966 and began converting vineyards to organic production in 1998. They’re Australia’s largest certified organic wine grape producer, with a focus on sustainable farming and clean, vibrant wines from the Hunter Valley and Orange regions.

Related Wines To Try →

If you love zesty, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc, try these next (including great picks from other producers):

• ZESTY – AROMATIC – CRISP with passionfruit and lime — See Saw Sauvignon Blanc
• Bright Marlborough-style energy with citrus and zip — Cirro Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2022
• Same fruit profile in the current vintage — Tamburlaine Organic Grapevine Sauvignon Blanc 2024

FAQ

What does Tamburlaine Organic Grapevine Sauvignon Blanc taste like?

Passionfruit and lemongrass aromatics with tropical fruit lift, then crisp kiwifruit and green apple freshness. It finishes dry and citrus-driven.

Is it sweet or dry?

Dry. The fruit feels vibrant, but the finish is crisp and clean.

Is it more “tropical” or “grassy”?

More tropical and citrusy, with passionfruit and lemongrass up front, plus a crunchy green-apple edge.

Is it organic and vegan?

Yes—certified organic and vegan-suitable.

Does it contain preservatives (sulphites)?

This wine isn’t sold as preservative-free. Like most wines, it may contain naturally occurring sulphites and can have standard sulphite management for stability. Learn more about preservative in wine

What food matches best?

Seafood (prawns, scallops, mussels), herby salads, goat’s cheese, and Thai/Vietnamese dishes are all perfect.

How should I serve it?

Serve well chilled at 6–8°C for maximum freshness and aromatics.

Who will love this wine?

If you love crisp, aromatic whites—especially passionfruit-and-citrus Sauvignon Blanc—this is your easy, food-friendly go-to.

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