Nose
The bouquet reveals white florals with preserved lemon, honeydew melon & spicy lime notes, finishing with a burst of saline vigour
Palate
Expansive lemon curd & citrus flavours are complemented by hints of honey, with savoury salted hazelnut overtones. A pleasing slight chalky dryness provides definition; the finish is crisp & clean
Growing Conditions
A wet winter & spring impacted fruit set, leading to reduced yields. Yet, 2022 was an outstanding vintage. Warm, dry conditions in summer & autumn provided exceptional growing & ripening conditions. Bird pressure was greatly reduced due to strong flowering of native flora. Remarkable quality
Harvest
Fiano is grown on our Karridale vineyard which is sustainably farmed following organic principles. Picked in two passes from two blocks on 17th & 19th March 2022
Bottling
The wine was bottled in August 2022
Winemaking
One batch was tank fermented for freshness of fruit & the other was wild ferment in barrel.
Aging
35% of the blend was matured in older barriques & puncheons for six months, with lees stirring to help build texture.
Appearance
Pale straw, clear & bright
Food Pairing
Wild mushroom risotto or Fremantle sardine fillets stuffed with pancetta, capers & burghul with salsa verde