Château Simone Blanc (1500) 2016 castello-della-sala-estate The most subtle of extraction

The most subtle of extraction and wood-ageing regimes makes it all possible - a great lesson to those all around the globe who routinely maul old vine gear with 'heroic winemaking'

It is starting to show some wonderful aged Riesling character of hot buttered toast together with lime-citrus and floral aromas

This is contemporary Australian winemaking at its best

Pair it with blackened flathead and tomato chilli chutney

Château Simone Blanc (1500) 2016 castello-della-sala-estate The most subtle of extractionThe white from Simone is a truly unique creation based primarily on Clairette that is supplemented with Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, Ugni Blanc and a touch of Muscat Blanc. The white, brisk in its youth, animated by a bouquet of pine resin, evolves slowly into a sensual masterpiece with its lingering finish built on a mass of minerality. This is a remarkably age worthy wine with the potential to give ever more pleasure over a span two decades or more.