Xavier Bizot & Lucy Croser’s Crayères Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc always takes more time to come together, even this vintage, which was matured in a mix of barrel and tank maturation (rather than a strictly barrel ferment style). It’s more of an airy, passionfruity Wrattonbully Sauvignon Blanc now, with a little bit of creamy barrel character, but it’s hidden in the slightly tropical folds. It’s pleasant, but feels wrapped in tropical fruit without hitting a second gear of complexity as per usual. Worth revisiting next year when it stops being so primary.

THE VERDICT

• Best drinking: 2025 on
• Score (out of 20):
• Score (out of 100): 91
• Alcohol %: 13.5
• RRP (in $AUD): 35
• Winery website: https://terreaterre.com.au/
• Would I buy it?: a glass