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 Vivienne Browne on an erstwhile dairy farm, Scotchmans Hill stands as the pioneer and quintessential benchmark estate of Victoria's Bellarine Peninsula within the Geelong wine region. Perched atop the peninsula's extinct volcanic outcrop, the vineyards benefit from fertile black basaltic clays over limestone subsoils, complemented by maritime microclimates moderated by Port Phillip Bay and the Southern Ocean. Under the stewardship of long-tenured Chief Winemaker Robin Brockett, who joined the fold in 1988, the estate champions low-intervention viticulture certified under Sustainable Winegrowing Australia. Brockett's cellar philosophy prioritizes site-driven purity, native fermentations, sensitive French oak integration, and extended lees maturation. Scotchmans Hill produces distinguished cold-climate expressions, most notably its flagship Estate and Cornelius Chardonnay, tactile Pinot Gris, and estate Sauvignon Blanc, alongside celebrated regional ventures like the Henry Frost Riesling and approachable Jack & Jill tiers.
🍇 Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc
🍷 ABV
12.5-13%