Lemon and grapefruit zest aromas with a dusty flint edge. Those same flavours immediately announce themselves on the palate, bright, tangy and vivacious. The interplay of fruit and zingy acid is beautifully harmonious and well judged. Underpinning it all is a structured, subtle lees depth which lends both body and length to the succulent mouthful.
Florality is the first observation, both elderflower and orange blossom – but then a subtle coconut biscuit nuance becomes apparent on the nose. The palate is vibrant and tangibly crisp courtesy of its youth. Taut, focused, and vital with zesty citrus and even lemon pepper flavour. Its perkiness is not without form: the wine has good body and frame with an understated lees element lending it breadth and texture. Refreshing, bright and characterful, it drinks well now and will also reward patience.
A subtle floral perfume and chamomile aroma adds depth to the nose of stone fruit with a shy, green foliage nuance as well. A confident and structured palate which immediately displays ripe, creamy flavour yet is also fresh, bright and lively. Oodles of nectarine and dried apricot with a riper mango nuance lending a tropicality to the flavour array. The rounded, creamy breadth shows lees character that adds both persistence and interest. Well-formed and elegant with a lovely succulent tang all the way to the finish, it will reward patience.
Citrus aromas with stone fruit, lemongrass and a light dusting of gravel. That same lemon and lemongrass vibrance is found on the palate which is both bright, taut and tangy. Lively acidity keeps the nectarine, white peach and zesty citrus flavours front and centre, but with a flinty, petrichor edge. Compact and firm, the texture and mouthfeel display a delightful tension that adds to the structure of this young wine. Lovely tension of opposites in its youth but it will evolve, becoming richer and fuller with age and careful cellaring.
Orange-fleshed stone fruit, loquat and autumn leaf aromas are fringed with a subtle gravel dust nuance. The wine shows more of the fleshy stone fruit flavours in the mouth: stewed golden cling peaches, nectarine and loquat lifted by a vibrant citrus zest and blossom element. Juicy and succulent initially it broadens, becoming rounded and rich, revealing its poise and structure along with a creamy lees note. Elegant and rewarding with good length, it has a well defined finish with a trace of lemon peel.
Aromas of ripe nectarine and lemon peel mingle with delicate elderflower and a subtle dusty, mineral character. The palate is vibrant and energetic, opening with bright citrus flavours of lemon and grapefruit before revealing juicy granadilla, peach and nectarine. Fresh and lively, with a crisp, taut texture and well-balanced acidity. A harmonious combination of fruit, subtle lees character and freshness leads to a long, dry finish with lingering notes of orange peel.
Delicate aromas of stone fruit – peach and nectarine are complemented by hints of elderflower and oatmeal. The palate is poised and elegant, echoing the stone fruit character of the nose. Bright and lively, with zesty lemon freshness balanced by subtle lees complexity and a gentle creamy texture. Well integrated and beautifully layered, the wine combines freshness and structure with a refined, lingering finish. Understated yet expressive, it rewards with every sip.
Vivid peach, apple blossom and nectarine aromas, approachable and bright. More of the same in the mouth – fresh and juicy, it’s packed with lemony vibrance. It boasts and engaging lip-smacking tang without being tart, while delivering those flavours of ripe peaches and nectarine. A bit of Golden Delicious apple too. Lively and engaging but with a subtle lees breadth underpinning it. Good presence on the palate. Well balanced.
A gentle floral aroma hovers over the more prominent nectarine and stone fruit on the nose. Bright tangy freshness and vivacity can be found in the mouth. Lively citrus zest, nectarine, apricot and even a touch of fig. The perky body and energy comes from the fruit and the grape’s typical acidity being well matched, lending it attitude as well as breadth. An ideal summertime sipping companion!
Citrus and stonefruit with honeydew melon aromas. Gently ripe and rounded, the palate is broad and appealing with its melon, lemon and grapefruit zest countered by the vivd stone fruit flavours. Nimble and vivacious with crisp, tangy acid to balance the fruit vibrancy. Light-bodied and fun, it’s easy to enjoy but not without a serious side, as evidenced by the lees note and subtle flinty, almost mineral, tail.
A nettle and herbaceous element support the more typical grapefruit aromatics of this wine. Lively, tangy, bright and zingy, its vivacious nature is immediately obvious. After that first impression, the taut succulence and zip of lemon and grapefruit flavour come through. Agile with a lean, willowy structure, there is a wet pebble and flint nuance that adds to its outgoing character. An obvious crowd pleaser, it is nonetheless balanced and fresh with a taut, well-defined finish.
Oranges – the ripe fruit segments as well as leaves – mingle with spanspek and a subtle baked earth note on the nose. The palate is nimble and light with more of the same citrus vitality and life. A zippy lemon tang joins the orange fruit element but with a gentle creamy lees nuance which adds both breadth and interest to the wine. It’s uncomplicated and easy to like but not simple or one dimensional. Pleasant body, length and personality. Ideal for summer enjoyment.
