Fiano 2023, Ravensworth, NSW Sweet

Fiano 2023, Ravensworth, NSW SweetA family affair since 2001, with "what seemed like a good idea at the time", Bryan & Jocelyn Martin teaming up with Bryans brother David, to farm a cornucopia of classic and alternative varieties in a wild and wonderful vineyard in Murrumbateman, just north of Canberra. This is a racy, whacky blend of Fiano and Trebbiano with a few hours skin contact and aging in old oak. Think lemon, gooseberry, white peach and some complex almond skin edges.

Domaine André Jacquart is a family owned Champagne house based in Vertus

Surprisingly Powerful

made with 63% Roditis

His wines have a lovely balance of ripeness and richness (it's a warm part of the world)

near the Grand Cru sites

Believe me this is delicious - Faugeres as it should be

dark cherry and blackberry fruit and a softly herbaceous brambly edge to it

almonds & peaches carried along by granite-fresh acidity and pithy texture

Respect the first rule

sweet Riesling

energetic iteration of the grape variety

Pale pink with a delightfully fruity