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Type: White Wine (Natural / Oxidative Style)
Region: King Valley, Victoria, Australia
Grapes: 100% Savagnin
Alcohol ABV: 12.9%
Aroma:
Complex and savoury with aromas of preserved lemon, candied citrus peel, yellow peach, apricot, and baked apple. Layers of almond skin, hazelnut, chamomile, fresh bread, and delicate flor character evoke the classic oxidative wines of the Jura, while a saline mineral edge keeps the bouquet lifted and refined.
Palate:
Medium-bodied with a beautifully textured palate of grapefruit, Meyer lemon, ripe stone fruits, and subtle nuttiness. Bright acidity is balanced by a creamy lees texture and savoury umami notes, leading to a long, saline finish with remarkable freshness. Although oxidative in style, the wine remains vibrant, precise, and highly food-friendly.
Hand-harvested King Valley Savagnin is direct-pressed and fermented naturally with indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged oxidatively on its lees in seasoned oak barrels for approximately 12 months without topping up, encouraging a delicate flor character inspired by the wines of Jura, before spending one month in stainless steel prior to bottling. It is bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with only a small addition of sulphur (around 15 ppm), preserving both purity and stability.
The fruit is sourced from sustainably farmed vineyards in the cool-climate King Valley of Victoria. Warm days and cool alpine nights allow the Savagnin to achieve full flavour ripeness while retaining vibrant natural acidity. DEFIALY follows a low-intervention philosophy, working closely with growers who prioritise healthy soils, regenerative practices, and minimal chemical inputs to produce wines that honestly express both site and vintage.
Type: White Wine (Natural / Oxidative Style)
Region: King Valley, Victoria, Australia
Grapes: 100% Savagnin
Alcohol ABV: 12.9%
Aroma:
Complex and savoury with aromas of preserved lemon, candied citrus peel, yellow peach, apricot, and baked apple. Layers of almond skin, hazelnut, chamomile, fresh bread, and delicate flor character evoke the classic oxidative wines of the Jura, while a saline mineral edge keeps the bouquet lifted and refined.
Palate:
Medium-bodied with a beautifully textured palate of grapefruit, Meyer lemon, ripe stone fruits, and subtle nuttiness. Bright acidity is balanced by a creamy lees texture and savoury umami notes, leading to a long, saline finish with remarkable freshness. Although oxidative in style, the wine remains vibrant, precise, and highly food-friendly.
Hand-harvested King Valley Savagnin is direct-pressed and fermented naturally with indigenous yeasts. The wine is aged oxidatively on its lees in seasoned oak barrels for approximately 12 months without topping up, encouraging a delicate flor character inspired by the wines of Jura, before spending one month in stainless steel prior to bottling. It is bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with only a small addition of sulphur (around 15 ppm), preserving both purity and stability.
The fruit is sourced from sustainably farmed vineyards in the cool-climate King Valley of Victoria. Warm days and cool alpine nights allow the Savagnin to achieve full flavour ripeness while retaining vibrant natural acidity. DEFIALY follows a low-intervention philosophy, working closely with growers who prioritise healthy soils, regenerative practices, and minimal chemical inputs to produce wines that honestly express both site and vintage.
