Tabali Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2020

We’re ecstatic about Tabalí here at the ‘Fo. It’s the first time their wines have been in Australia (as far as we know). Their chardonnay was the initial attention grabber (trust me when I say that South America is doing some incredible stuff with chardy right now) but once we tasted the entire range, we were smitten. They have three main vineyards spanning the width of the narrow country of Chile. Talinay is their tiny coastal vineyard and the source of chardonnay and pinot noir that sits amongst the best in the world. Dom is in the Maipo Valley and a great location for elegant and cellarworthy cabernet. Finally there’s Río Hurtado, situated at 1600 metres as you head up the Andes. From this vineyard comes malbec, although made famous in Argentina, sees some of the best yields from this plot in Chile. 

Chilean sauv blanc are a bit like those from WA. The fruit is tropical and the acid is bright, but there’s a modicum of structure that reminds the drinker that this isn’t NZ lolly water. That acid and structure also make the wine perfect for pairing with seafood of all sorts. So grill some prawns, bake some salmon, poach some yabbies, it all works well.