Dangerous Value Whites

Fiano is Australia's new sweetheart - and for good reason! Initially brought over from Sicily this grape is BUILT for the Australian sun - both to grow, and drink, in! Aromatic, medium-bodied with zesty lime, fresh rock melon and green apple seamlessly combining with natural acidity and clean, savoury finish. It's the ultimate table white - you'd be hard pressed to find a food that this doesn't pair well with. This captures everything Fiano should be (Australian or otherwise) - citrusy granny smith apple character dominates while subtle pastry complexity adds another dimension. Aromatic and medium-bodied, with the aforementioned zesty lime and fresh rock melon join green apple flavours seamlessly combining with natural acidity and a clean, savoury finish. Pair with Sicilian-style food - prawn risotto, fennel and orange salad, grilled sardines. Oh, and olives, just stuff as many olives in your mouth as you possibly can then have a sip of this bad-boy... heaven.

Vermentino. The variety that Australian wine is just beginning to properly fall for - and McLaren Vale is proving to be the best place in the country for it. This one has personality in spades. Crisp and vibrant, with lemon curd, white stone fruit, apple, pear and a tropical pineapple lift that makes it immediately, irresistibly drinkable. Night-harvested fruit, cool fermentation, bottled fresh to capture every ounce of that delicate, aromatic character. Everything done to preserve the wine's natural energy and make sure what ends up in the glass tastes exactly like it should. A mineral flint quality and lacey sherbet acidity run underneath everything, with a subtle saline texture that keeps the finish mouthwatering and completely alive. This is the bottle for long lunches, warm evenings and any occasion that calls for something lively, fresh and a little bit unexpected. Seafood. Antipasto. Absolutely nothing at all. All excellent options. Grab a few.

We’d like to welcome another vintage of one of our Clare Valley favourites. A weeknight rizza that is as consistent as it gets. Chuck on a good record, pop the top, you're away! When it comes to the legendary producer Claymore, I always think - come for the reds, and stay for the riesling. They have a few rieslings in their collection, all excellent examples of what Clare Valley does best. This beauty is all about the floral, sherbert-y nose with a few funky notes too. It follows with a dry and textural palate that is pithy and citric - vibrant and classic. It has a super-dry finish and my notes say “it’s pretty bloody delicious”.