Yalumba "GEN" Sauvignon Blanc

Fresh, vibrant and organic — a better kind of everyday Sauvignon.
There is something particularly appealing about a wine that makes no fuss about being good. Yalumba GEN Sauvignon Blanc is exactly that: a bright, lively Australian white built around fresh fruit, natural acidity and an easy-drinking style, with the added reassurance that the grapes come from certified-organic vineyards.

GEN is Yalumba’s expression of a more thoughtful approach to winegrowing. The Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from the Carypidis Family Vineyard in Virginia, South Australia, which has been certified organic since 2011. Careful vineyard work allows the grapes to arrive in excellent condition, giving the wine the freshness and flavour that Sauvignon Blanc needs without relying on a heavy-handed winemaking style.

The result is a cheerful, fruit-driven Sauvignon with tropical notes, fresh herbs and a lively citrus edge. For Sauvignon Blanc drinkers in Ireland, it offers an appealing alternative to the more familiar New Zealand style: still crisp and refreshing, but with a distinctly Australian warmth and generosity behind the freshness.

Why we love it:
A really well-judged everyday Sauvignon Blanc: bright, juicy and refreshing, but with enough texture to make it more interesting than a simple thirst-quencher. The certified-organic provenance is a genuine bonus, giving this approachable bottle a little more substance and a story worth talking about.