VINEYARD: Bettio Vineyard, King Valley, Victoria
WINEMAKING: Single vineyard Albariño from the tranquil rolling hills of the King Valley in north-eastern Victoria. The fruit saw 18 hours skin contact before being pressed to neutral oak puncheons and barriques for fermentation and maturation. Aged on lees for six months prior to bottling in December 2024.
TASTING NOTE: Bright green gold in colour, this wine delivers aromas of fresh guava, lemon oil and finger lime with hints of honeysuckle. Gentle stone fruits, pear skin and ginger snap lead onto the palate, which is incredibly flavoursome, balanced and dry. A beautiful wine for all seasons.
PEAK DRINKING: Present - 2030
WINE ANALYSIS
ALC/VOL: 12.5%
275 dozen produced
2024 Fetherston 'Magnolia' Albariño
'Barrel fermented and matured in neutral French puncheons. A very bright green gold. An aromatic wine that leaps from the glass with its bouquet of ripe yellow apple, lime zest and white pepper. The palate equally energetic and zesty. In a word, yum.'
93 points
- Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion'Elegantly complex and fragrant, the wine exhibits aromas of apricot, orange peel, Asian pear, oatmeal, and subtle spice on the nose. The palate delivers excellent weight and saline texture, splendidly supported by bright acidity, making it refined and flavoursome with a lengthy, structured finish.'
94 points
- Sam Kim, Wine Orbit