The Fiano comes from two vineyards in McLaren Vale grown by Ben Lacey. One in the Tatachilla sub region of southern McLaren Vale. Only a few kilometres from the sea and almost at sea level, it is a cool maritime influenced area of the Vale. Sandy loam over a shattered limestone base, scattered with ironstone fragments. This parcel was fermented in stainless steel, using a combination of natural and mixed culture yeasts. The second vineyard is in the Northern and high-altitude region of Seaview in McLaren Vale, with thin red loam over a solid limestone geology. The grapes were harvested with a selective harvester and tipped straight into an open fermenters as whole berries. Fermentation was allowed to occur naturally and then later over seeded with aromatic yeast. The ferment was allowed to tick away slowly for approx. 3 weeks. The final blend was 60% cold tank ferment, 40% full skin contact for three weeks.

Contentious Character is a modern and quirky brand based out of the ACT, but with vineyards across many areas of NSW. Their Organic Cowra Verdelho is impressive.Delicate green straw. Plush Verdelho aromatics of full-ripe yellow melon, guava and green pineapple. Bright, positive and opulent throughout, delivering tropical fruit, good balance and gentle length. A confident modern example of the variety.

Alpha Box & Dice, located in McLaren Vale, is undertaking a "Wine Alphabet" project where each 'letter' represents a distinct winemaking venture, aiming to create a comprehensive collection of wines that showcase the various styles and grape varieties found in the well-known wine regions of South Australia, such as McLaren Vale, Adelaide Hills, and the Barossa Valley. Picked early in the morning and gently pressed to tank where it is naturally fermented and matured for 5 months on lees.

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This Fiano is a modern example of the variety grown in Langhorne Creek. It is aromatic and intensely flavoured giving fresh lifted citrus curd and pith notes balanced by a textural nuttiness and fresh acidity.In typical Italian style we believe this wine will provide the most enjoyment drunk with food to express its true varietal uniqueness. The wine will continue to develop mouthfeel and texture with additional bottle maturation.

This wine has been named in honour of our grandmothers Mollie and Merle.The grape variety Verdelho has been grown in Langhorne Creek for over 150 years. It is perfectly suited to our region's climate and growing conditions. We have chosen to make a fresh, vibrant style of Verdelho to express the pure varietal characters.We have used only free run juice, providing a clean, focused Verdelho with lifted perfumed citrus aromas. The palate is bright and textural with fine acid balance and great length of flavour.