Margaret River Chardonnay is the calling card for the region these days, but the other white style - a blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc - is the one that started the craze for this region. Aromas of passionfruit, pea shoots and guava, with a hint of lemon drive this thing. Plenty of acidity and grassiness as well. Fresh, tangy and long - delicious.

Origin: Probably Bordeaux, in Eastern France. But now found most places. Mainly Grown In: Definitely Bordeaux, but also Margaret River and the Riverland. Key Facts: Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc are like two peas in a pod... a wine pod. They're like twins who shine individually, but put 'em together and they make a pretty fine pair. They have complementary fruit characteristics, and their acid structure (pretty intense in both cases!) also seems to match up. The fruit spectrum is moderately tropical, with grassy overtones and plenty of zing. Look out for kiwi fruit, green apple and a touch of herbal flavours. In France this blend is often lightly oaked, which certainly boosts the complexity of the wine, but in the new world the 'purer' version seems to be preferred. Fun Fact: This blend is often contracted to SSB. Or SBS, but people get confused with the news station on that second one, so SSB is safer.