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Willow Bridge Estate 'Water Dancer' Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Vintage Character
Willow Bridge Estate ‘Water Dancer’ Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is a dry white wine from Geographe in Western Australia, a region whose Ferguson Valley vineyards benefit from a maritime influence and cooling afternoon breezes off the Indian Ocean. The 2023 vintage was favorable for white varieties in Western Australia, helping preserve lively acidity and aromatic definition, which suits this style especially well. Sourced from hillside vineyards on the western slopes of the Darling Scarp, the wine’s setting of granitic soils and elevated, breezy exposures gives it its trademark freshness, energy, and finely etched citrus profile.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
On the nose, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc combine to offer passionfruit, gooseberry, lemon zest, lime, green apple, and freshly cut herbs, with a light mineral edge. The palate is crisp and bright, light- to medium-bodied, with mouthwatering acidity, a clean texture, and a gently flinty, refreshing finish that makes it easy to return to. This is a versatile, food-friendly white that works beautifully with grilled prawns, goat’s cheese tart, or sushi and sashimi.
Winery Background
Willow Bridge Estate was established in 1997 by Jeff and Vicki Dewar and remains a family-owned producer that has become one of Geographe’s best-known names. The estate has built its reputation on expressing the Ferguson Valley’s distinctive maritime hillside environment, with a winemaking philosophy focused on fruit purity and regional clarity. Fruit for wines in this style is typically harvested to retain freshness, then handled in a clean, temperature-controlled manner, with brief lees contact used to build texture without sacrificing vibrancy. That combination of reliable estate sourcing, regional identity, and polished, modern winemaking makes Willow Bridge a strong benchmark for approachable premium Western Australian whites.
Willow Bridge Estate ‘Water Dancer’ Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is a dry white wine from Geographe in Western Australia, a region whose Ferguson Valley vineyards benefit from a maritime influence and cooling afternoon breezes off the Indian Ocean. The 2023 vintage was favorable for white varieties in Western Australia, helping preserve lively acidity and aromatic definition, which suits this style especially well. Sourced from hillside vineyards on the western slopes of the Darling Scarp, the wine’s setting of granitic soils and elevated, breezy exposures gives it its trademark freshness, energy, and finely etched citrus profile.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
On the nose, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc combine to offer passionfruit, gooseberry, lemon zest, lime, green apple, and freshly cut herbs, with a light mineral edge. The palate is crisp and bright, light- to medium-bodied, with mouthwatering acidity, a clean texture, and a gently flinty, refreshing finish that makes it easy to return to. This is a versatile, food-friendly white that works beautifully with grilled prawns, goat’s cheese tart, or sushi and sashimi.
Winery Background
Willow Bridge Estate was established in 1997 by Jeff and Vicki Dewar and remains a family-owned producer that has become one of Geographe’s best-known names. The estate has built its reputation on expressing the Ferguson Valley’s distinctive maritime hillside environment, with a winemaking philosophy focused on fruit purity and regional clarity. Fruit for wines in this style is typically harvested to retain freshness, then handled in a clean, temperature-controlled manner, with brief lees contact used to build texture without sacrificing vibrancy. That combination of reliable estate sourcing, regional identity, and polished, modern winemaking makes Willow Bridge a strong benchmark for approachable premium Western Australian whites.
Product details
Wine TypeWhite
WineryWillow Bridge Estate
Grape VarietiesSemillon, Sauvignon Blanc
WinemakerKim Horton
CountryAustralia
Expert Rating—
RegionWestern Australia
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionGeographe
Alcohol Level12.5
Classification (Ranking)—
Format750ml
Prices
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