Origin: Australia
Grapes: Vermentino 
ABV: 11%

Zippy little Vermentino from the Riverland. Super bright, upfront acidity – lemon lime tang – is what pops from the glass, instantly putting you in the thirst quenching zone. The mid-palate is where the texture and length comes in, nashi pear and green apple pops against orange peel breadth and juicy, creamy mouthfeel. The acid ties it all together and gives length, enhanced by the classic Vermentino briney, sea spray haze. As always, chargrill those sardines and enjoy in the sunshine.

Wild fermented in stainless steel, the Vermentino spends 6 weeks on fine lees, stirred twice weekly, giving it a beautiful, textural edge. The hot early seasons conditions meant the Vermentino came off very early again, but the ever increasing vine age means that flavours are well developed and layered, while acid is cracking given the season.