Scintilla Wines Elektrik Blanc
Scintilla Wines Elektrik Blanc
Fresh, crisp white packed with electric energy. A powerful blend of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc where both varieties are whole-bunch pressed to tank for primary fermentation, then aged in old French barrels on fine lees for 10 months. A small portion of the Chardonnay is destemmed and skin-macerated for two weeks before blending to build complexity. Unfined, unfiltered, and bottled completely preservative-free with zero added S02.
Origin: Adelaide Hills, South Australia, Australia
ABV: 13%
USNW Classification: Natural Wine
Varietal & Type: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc (White Blend)
Vintage: 2023
Tasting Notes
Powerful yet still remarkably fresh and palate-cleansing. Expect loads of ripe lemon and juicy yellow stone fruit wrapped tightly around a persistent, saline acidity. The subtle touch of skin-macerated Chardonnay adds a beautiful textural weight and mouthfeel, making it a perfect match for a fresh plate of oysters.
Vineyards
A 50/50 split of varieties from two prime cool-climate sites in the Adelaide Hills. The Chardonnay is sourced from the NASAA Certified Organic Manyara Vineyard in Balhannah, while the Sauvignon Blanc comes from the Morialta Vineyard in Norton Summit, which is farmed following strict, uncertified organic practices.
About the Winemaker
James Madden is a massive personality making incredibly vibrant wines under his Scintilla label out of the Basket Range. Emerging from a hospitality background running bars and restaurants across Australia, James eventually caught the winemaking bug and taught himself the craft. He refined his hands-off philosophy by working alongside Adelaide Hills natural wine icons like James Erskine (Jauma), Alex Schulkin (The Other Right), and Anton von Klopper (Lucy Margaux). His wines are pure, alive, and zero-compromise—no additions, no subtractions.
Shipping Details
US Natural Wine ships once a week, every Wednesday. All orders should be placed by Tuesday at 10am in order to be picked up from our distributors and out on Wednesday's delivery truck. Shipping cost is 30 bucks a box (up to 12 bottles) so we highly encourage picking up more than 1 bottle for the best value!
US Natural Wine ships once a week, every Wednesday. All orders should be placed by Tuesday at noon in order to be picked up from our distributors and out on Wednesday's delivery truck.
Shipping cost is 35 bucks a box (up to 12 bottles) so we highly encourage picking up more than 1 bottle for the best value! Remember, all orders over $200 get FREE SHIPPING!
At $35, shipping cost is on par with most wine ecommerce. Ultimately, we eat the cost of shipping more often than not because wine can be damn heavy. We can't thank you enough for your understanding!
