Haselgrove Alternative Series McLaren Vale Fiano 2024

Four hours on skins, with the free run juice and pressings kept separate. Fermentation was in a mix of stainless steel and French oak, with the portion in oak fermented under wild yeasts. McLaren Vale is proving to be such a great place to grow this variety and this is simply more evidence of that. The colour of this fine Fiano is a very pale lemon. The nose exhibits notes of stone fruits, florals, apricots, figs and peaches with a chalky and minerally backing. This is a wine of depth and yet offers good freshness. There is serious concentration here, and a long finish with crunchy acidity with touches of pears and apples emerging on the palate. Enjoy over the next four to six years.