Stainless steel fermentation for fruit purity. Well regarded local James Manners is winemaker.

First Ridge, Vermentino, Mudgee, 2025

Mixed tropical fruit nose dominated by pineapple chunks interspersed with pears, freshly whipped cream, quinine, dry pasta, dried kitchen herbs, fresh wrapping paper and a touch of wet beach sand. Finely structured, with a drying palate. Finely layered, like a filo pastry wrap with intense citrus, pear and wonderful texture. Acid is lively, yet firm and offers a tensile spine. Super clean and balanced finish. An excellent example

RRP: $28
Alc: 12%
Rating:  95/100

Wine sample courtesy of First Ridge and Define Wine