While there are several white wines dominating the white wine conversation, several other captivating varieties are becoming more well known due to their key flavours and characteristics.
To truly expand your palate and explore the diverse world of white wine seek out a Grüner Veltliner, Albariño, Viognier, Chenin Blanc, Suave or Fiano as they offer captivating alternatives to the more well-known varieties. Each boasts a uniqueness that can enhance your wine-drinking experience.
Fiano is a white grape variety native to Southern Italy. As such these grapes thrive in the slightly warmer Langhorne Creek region of South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula.
Aces & Arrows Vermentino is a modern and intriguing twist on a traditional Mediterranean style, with vibrant scents of jasmine and lime zest counterbalanced by uplifting grapefruit and white peach.
Fiano is a medium-bodied white wine originating from Italy. The variety has a kinship with warm weather and dry climates. Pale straw in colour with green tinge. Bursting with tropical fruits, citrus blossom and hints of hazelnut. Upfront it displays crisp green apple and white peach with underlying honeysuckle characteristics.
Vermentino has a similar palate weight and profile to Sauvignon Blanc and Riesling. On the palate there are notes of lime, almond, green apple, white florals and refreshing acidity. Vermentino is a late ripening variety with long and loose bunches. Vermentino is a “more textural, complex style, it needs to be allowed to ripen.
Our Family Crest Fiano is grown in a small patch at our certified Organic and Biodynamic Warboys Vineyard, located in the Seaview sub region of McLaren Vale within 6 kilometres of the cooling coast of Gulf St Vincent.
Bright, crisp, dry and fruit driven. Stylistically, we feel our Vermentino sits somewhere between a zesty Pinot Grigio and a fruit forward and floral Riesling.
Pale lime in colour with silver hues. Fresh aromas of green apple and lemon sherbet leads into a crisp and fruity palate. Lush flavours of lime, pineapple and honeydew melon flourish with crisp acidity providing a mineral aspect to the long persistent finish.
This is their Reserve label white blend made up of 45% Viognier, 42% Grenache and 13% Marsanne. It’s a really delicious Rhone Valley white blend that’ll appeal to Chardonnay lovers!
The colour is pale straw with green hues. On the nose the wine has hints of white flowers, citrus lift with some subtle dry herb and hazelnut aromas. The palate has a citrus line, is rich and textural, and finishes with a focused drive. The barrel fermented component of the wine adds complexity, warmth and provides spice and hazelnut on the finish.
Single vineyard from the Dowie Vineyard, on the cool sandy slopes of Blewitt Springs. We believe this is Australia's oldest known Chenin Blanc vineyard with vines planted in 1933.
Elephant in the Room wines are proudly large in scale and full of flavour. Crafted from premium vineyards and partially matured in French oak, these wines are bold, full-bodied, and perfect for any occasion. Clear and ripe Fiano with citrus and floral aromas, complemented by mineral and chalky notes. Densely rich yet fresh, finishing long. Fiano is perfectly suited to the Australian climate, it will be perfect on its own and can accompany many cuisines but particularly pork belly with a creamy mash.
One of Australia's most loved white wines, Houghton White Classic is refreshing and flavoursome with a crisp dry finish. Flavours of fresh fruit salad, tropical and citrus fruit abound, with a palate that is fresh, juicy and mouth-filling.
Lindeman's Early Harvest Crisp Dry White is vibrant with tropical and apple fruit flavours, perfect for a weekend catch-up with friends. Lindeman’s Early Harvest wines are at least 25% lighter in alcohol and calories when compared to wine stated on the bottle.
The soul of Albarino lies in the heart of the Salnés, sub-area of Rías Baixas with in Galicia, situated in the North West of Spain. The climate is hot but with close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean enabling a crucial cooling influence.
This wine has green pear with lifted spice aromas. Pale straw with green hues. This wine has lovely fresh acidity, generous rich fruit weight on the mid-palate with a delicate citrus note and textural finish. Spice and pears with hints of almonds.
Pale straw with green hues in colour. It has aromas of citrus and hazelnut, with some subtle dried herbs. This wine is textural with ripe citrus and fresh acidity on the palate. The barrel fermented component of the wine adds complexity, warmth and provides spice and hazelnut on the finish.
Discover a bold and decadent twist on a classic with Stone’s Chocolate & Orange Ginger Wine. Crafted from the iconic Stone’s Green Ginger Wine, this unique blend combines natural ginger, rich dark chocolate, and vibrant orange citrus to create a layered and indulgent flavour experience.
