Churton Petit Manseng 2019 500ml is a luscious, small‑format sweet white from an organic hillside block above Marlborough’s Waihopai Valley, gleaming light green‑gold in the glass and smelling like quince paste, ripe pineapple and almond cream. It’s rich yet beautifully poised and refreshing.

On the palate, this Churton Petit Manseng 2019 starts soft and sweet then quickly tightens into a concentrated core of fresh pip fruit, quince and a hint of mango, shot through with bright acidity. A faint chalky, mineral texture – classic for the variety – adds grip and complexity, stretching out the finish and keeping everything from feeling cloying. It’s indulgent but wonderfully balanced.

This 500ml Petit Manseng is tailor‑made for blue cheese, tarte tatin, lemon tart, tropical fruit desserts or simply as a contemplative after‑dinner glass. Serve well chilled in small glasses; it will age gracefully for years as more honeyed, nutty notes develop.