(2024) A powerful, 14.5% alcohol wine that blends 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Roussanne. The varieties are fermented separately and blended before bottling. Quite a bold, light gold colour, the Sauvignon marks the aroma initially, green herbs and citrus, a touch of elderflower, but the peachy influence of the Roussanne adds a rounding element. It has weight on the palate, a broad base of acidity supporting the ripe melon fruit, the Sauvignon seeming to be tamed and bolstered by the Roussanne so it feels rather like a Rhône blend in many ways. Mouth-watering, orange acidity in the finish.