Vintage Character Willow Bridge Estate ‘Water Dancer’ Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2024 comes from Geographe in Western Australia, a region prized for maritime influence and bright, aromatic white wines. The 2024 vintage was shaped by warm, dry conditions that encouraged an early harvest, helping preserve lively fruit definition while delivering a crisp, approachable style with strong everyday appeal. In the Ferguson Valley, cooling sea breezes temper the sunshine, and the estate’s hillside vineyards give this blend its freshness, tension, and distinctive balance between citrus drive and gentle herbal lift.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing Expect an energetic nose of lemon zest, lime, passionfruit and green apple, backed by cut grass and subtle herbal notes. The palate is light- to medium-bodied, dry and vibrant, with high acidity carrying the Semillon’s citrusy line and the Sauvignon Blanc’s tropical and grassy edge. Stainless-steel winemaking keeps the fruit profile pure, finishing clean, zesty and mouth-watering rather than creamy or oaky. It is a natural match for grilled prawns with lemon, goat’s cheese tart, or Vietnamese rice-paper rolls with fresh herbs.
Winery Background Willow Bridge Estate was established in 1996 by Jeff and Vicki Dewar in the Ferguson Valley and has become one of Geographe’s most visible quality-focused producers. The estate is known for expressing its cool-influenced hillside site through precise viticulture and a clear emphasis on varietal definition. Fruit for wines in this style is typically harvested to retain natural acidity and fermented at cool temperatures in stainless steel to capture freshness and aromatic clarity, without oak influence. Under winemaker Kim Horton, Willow Bridge continues to champion polished, regionally expressive wines that offer both reliability and a strong sense of place.