The Old Dairy Sauvignon Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1–3 years of vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Goat cheese salad, grilled snapper with herbs, fresh oysters
✨ Technical Specifications
The Old Dairy range by Scotchmans Hill pays homage to the rustic agricultural heritage of the Bellarine Peninsula, specifically referencing the historic dairy farm buildings that stood on the estate before it was transformed into a pioneering cool-climate vineyard in 1982. This Sauvignon Blanc is crafted to showcase a fresh, vibrant, and highly approachable style. Sourced from select vineyards in Victoria, the fruit benefits from cool maritime breezes that preserve natural acidity while developing bright tropical and herbaceous characters. Winemaking focuses on temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation to retain pristine fruit purity, resulting in a lively, clean, and refreshing white wine that captures the essence of Victoria's cool-climate viticulture.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1982 by David and Catherine Browne, Scotchmans Hill is a pioneering producer on the maritime Bellarine Peninsula within Victoria's acclaimed Geelong wine region. Planted on rich, volcanic basalt soils and moderated by maritime breezes from Port Phillip Bay and Bass Strait, the estate benefits from a dry, cool maritime microclimate. Guided by long-tenured chief winemaker Robin Brockett, the winery focuses on minimal intervention and precision viticulture to reflect authentic regional terroir. Scotchmans Hill is renowned for its estate-grown, elegant Pinot Noir, complex Chardonnay, cool-climate Shiraz, and its prestige Cornelius single-vineyard collection.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Sauvignon Blanc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13%