Aces & Arrows Riverland Vermentino 2022
- 94
- $30
- Drink by: 2024-2027
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I’ve said it before, but it’s worth repeating, Vermentino is proving to be a champion grape for Australia. This one comes from the Riverland, a warm, dry climate, and yet this vibrant white sings with the juicy freshness of lime zest and green pears. It’s not all fruit though… your interest is held with crushed cashew nuts, slightly briny seashells and the savoury whisp of white mould cheese. In the mouth, it is a sunny afternoon of a wine; with freshly squeezed lemon, orchard fruits and a hint of anise akin to Asian basil. The acidity is beautifully integrated and speaks of tangy lime, alongside a pithy, slightly chewy texture that doesn’t need food but delights in pairings. Try with a poached chicken and rice noodle salad, abundant with crisp vegetables and a spicy, tangy dressing.
Nicole loves wine. So much so that she gave up a successful career in Pharmacy, perfected her spitting technique, and moved from sunny Queensland to the wine-drenched laneways of Melbourne. Stints in hospitality, wineries, retail, sales and marketing filled the next few years while Nicole built her knowledge and searched for the right path. She completed the Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Diploma in 2016 and became a certified WSET Educator the following year. She now juggles a number of roles including teaching people about wine, curating wines lists for restaurants and bars, judging in Australian wine shows and, of course, writing. In 2016 she won the Negociants Working With Wine writing award and has since contributed to Gourmet Traveller WINE, Halliday Wine Companion Magazine and Nourish Magazine.
