Granny Smith apples, nashi pear and lime pith. Shaved fennel and a touch of lemongrass. A tad more weighty and fleshy on the palate, which the nose anticipates with a good push from zesty acidity. A pretty detailed wine at the pricepoint and one that could be consumed alone or with a poached chicken and herb salad. A lively wine. Points: 90/100
The fruit here is sourced from Wrattonbully, part of the Limestone Coast. The team’s intention is to get this in the hands of the drinking public as soon as possible, so it spends just four months in stainless steel before bottling. This enables them to highlight the freshness and fruit flavours. Lemon straw in colour, the nose offers notes of citrus, spices and green apples, with a minerally backing. A touch of pink grapefruit is evident, but the pears and apples are to the fore. Bright acidity runs the length and the freshness makes this a thoroughly enjoyable example, for easy drinking of the variety. Now for the next three years. Points: 90/100
