False Cape is part of a treacherous piece of coastline on the rugged southern coast of Kangaroo Island. This feature, which is often mistaken for the nearby Cape Hart, is the nearest coastal landmark to our 30 acre Kangaroo Island vineyard.

As legend has it, the sighting of a ‘mermaid’ was believed to be an omen for a pending shipwreck. The coast of Kangaroo Island is notorious for shipwrecks with over 50 vessels coming to grief since 1847.

The cool conditions experienced by our vineyard situated on the southern side of the Dudley Peninsula are ideal for the growing of Sauvignon Blanc and enable the grapes to reach optimum ripeness, whilst still retaining fresh natural acidity.

Precise timing of harvest along with temperature controlled fermentation have combined to maintain the pure fruit expression and delicate flavours of Sauvignon Blanc. The ‘Silver Mermaid’ displays characters reminiscent of passionfruit and guava with just a hint of grassiness and a freshness, which makes it ideal for summer drinking.