Rockcliffe Single Site Fumé Blanc

Rockcliffe Single Site Fumé Blanc 2024 from Rockcliffe in the Great Southern is a classy, barrel-fermented white that brings a lovely mix of citrus brightness and savoury depth. This 2024 Single Site Fumé Blanc shows lifted aromas of citrus peel, almond, elderflower and fresh herbs, with a palate of flint, nettles, cultured butter and a gentle oxidative edge that gives it real personality. It’s crisp yet softly textured, so you get freshness, shape and a bit of creamy intrigue all in one glass.

This is a beaut with roast chicken, grilled fish, shellfish and scallops, where the citrus and oak notes can play against the food’s richness without getting lost. It also works with creamy pasta, herby salads, asparagus and lightly seasoned poultry, especially if you like whites that feel a touch more serious than standard Sauvignon Blanc. Serve Rockcliffe Single Site Fumé Blanc 2024 well chilled and it’ll bring a stylish, savoury edge to long lunches, seafood spreads or a relaxed dinner at home.

The Single Site range is Rockcliffe’s premium, limited-release tier, made from extra-special Great Southern fruit and designed for wines with plenty of character. This Fumé Blanc sits nicely in that lane, with the kind of texture and complexity that makes it appealing now and suitable for a bit of short-term cellaring. If you’re after a WA white with polish, detail and a