Viticulture

Fruit is sourced from neighboring properties in the northern Yallingup sub-region of Margaret River. Direct input from Forester’s viticulturist ensures well balanced canopies and crops are grown for the ripe style desired. The 2023 vintage was a mild year for white grapes in Margaret River, allowing plenty of time during January and February to ripen the fruit to our specification.

Winemaking

Modern white winemaking techniques are employed in the production of the Lifestyle Sauvignon Blanc, with temperature control considered critical from the moment the fruit reaches the winery. The fruit is destemmed and crushed, then must chilled and pressed off skins in a very short space of time. The clarified juice is then racked to a fermentation tank. A range of specially selected yeasts are employed on different parcels of fruit and the resulting dry tanks of wine are carefully blended to maintain the Forester Style.

Storage / Bottling

Bottled under screwcap into a burgundy bottle.

Awards & Achievements

Lifestyle Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Margaret River Wine Show 2023 | Silver
Perth Royal Wine Awards 2023 | Bronze
Royal Hobart Wine Show 2023 | Bronze

Lifestyle Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Royal Queensland Wine Awards 2022 | GOLD – Top in Class
Royal Hobart Wine Show 2022 | GOLD
Perth Royal Wine Awards 2021 | Silver
Winestate Magazine | 93 Points
James Halliday Wine Companion | 90 Points
Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2022 | Bronze
Sydney Royal Wine Show 2022 | Bronze
Wine Show of Western Australia 2022 | Bronze
Australian Small Winemakers Show 2021 | Bronze