Tamburlaine Preservative Free Sauvignon Blanc 2025: Tasting Notes

WINE STYLE → Zesty, tropical & citrus-clean

This preservative free Sauvignon Blanc is all about bright aromatics and a crisp, dry finish. Expect passionfruit and lime with lemongrass lift, plus that crunchy green-apple freshness that makes every sip feel like a reset. It’s light-bodied, super refreshing and finishes clean and snappy—exactly what you want for seafood, salads, or anything with chilli and lime. And yes: it’s preservative free, made with no added sulphur dioxide.

Highlights

• Preservative free (no added sulphur dioxide)
• Certified organic and vegan-suitable
• Passionfruit, lime and lemongrass aromatics
• Light-bodied, dry and crisp with a clean finish

Taste Profile

Tasting Notes

Passionfruit and lime lead, with lemongrass aromatics and a hint of tropical fruit. The palate is crisp and light-bodied with green-apple crunch, finishing dry, bright and citrus-clean.

Winemaking

Made in a bright, clean style to preserve Sauvignon Blanc’s lifted aromatics and crisp finish. As a preservative free wine, it’s crafted without added sulphur dioxide, with careful handling to keep the fruit vibrant and the palate clean.

Vineyard & Vintage

From certified organic fruit selected for freshness and natural acidity. The goal is a Sauvignon Blanc that tastes pure and zesty, with a crisp finish that works brilliantly with food.

Why We Love It

Because it’s the ultimate “fridge white”: aromatic, snappy and very easy to pair. It’s also a genuine Spicy-Food Specialist—acidity + citrus lift are your best friends with chilli, herbs and lime.

Food Pairing

Seafood, salads, goat’s cheese and anything with fresh herbs is a perfect match. It’s also brilliant with Thai and Vietnamese flavours, especially dishes that lean citrusy and spicy.

Try matching this wine with →

• Thai prawn salad — Find a Recipe
• Vietnamese chicken salad — Find a Recipe
• Goat’s cheese & herb tart — Find a Recipe

Mood or occasion to match this wine…

When dinner needs to be fresh, zesty and low-fuss: seafood, salads, or a spicy midweek stir-fry.

Cellaring

Best enjoyed young for peak 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 one of Australia’s best-known certified organic producers, and their preservative free range is crafted for clean, vibrant drinking without added sulphur dioxide.

Related Wines To Try →

More zesty, aromatic whites (including a great pick from another producer):

• Same variety in the organic (standard) range — Tamburlaine Organic Grapevine Sauvignon Blanc 2024
• Bright Marlborough-style energy — Cirro Organic Sauvignon Blanc 2022
• Textural, skin-contact twist — See Saw SAMM Skin Contact Sav Blanc Marsanne

FAQ

What does Tamburlaine Preservative Free Sauvignon Blanc taste like?

Passionfruit, lime and lemongrass aromatics with green-apple crunch. It’s light-bodied, dry and crisp, finishing clean and citrus-driven.

Is this wine preservative free?

Yes—this wine is preservative free, with no added sulphur dioxide.

What does “preservative free” mean in wine?

It means no sulphur dioxide has been added during winemaking. (Wine can still contain naturally occurring sulphites.) Many people find these wines taste extra clean and fruit-forward.

Is it organic and vegan?

Yes—certified organic and vegan-suitable.

Is it sweet or dry?

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

What food matches best?

Seafood, salads, goat’s cheese and Thai/Vietnamese dishes are perfect—especially anything with herbs, chilli and lime.

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 zesty, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc (and you want a preservative free option), this is your bright, snappy go-to.

(SKU: TM_PSB_CV)