Let’s get stuck into the sample pile this week, hey?

From Forcett in Tassie comes a crisp, if slightly too firm, Sauvignon Blanc made by the Hill Smith Family’s Tasmanian operation. It’s bright, super snappy, clean crust just snapped green bean and green pea. Insanely delineated – you can see every element of this detailed herbaceous Sauv. Basil, jalapeños, green herbs all of it.

The key challenge is that it ends up a bit too dry and cutting rather than delivering a bit of generosity. Admirable intensity, though.

THE VERDICT

• Best drinking: nowish
• Score (out of 20): 17.5
• Score (out of 100): 91
• Alcohol %: 12
• RRP (in $AUD): 30
• Winery website: https://www.smithswinestore.com.au/
• Would I buy it?: a glass