Cooke Brothers Savagnin 2023 from the Adelaide Hills is a textural, savoury white that leans away from obvious fruit salad and into lanolin, preserved citrus and salty, tonic‑water freshness, giving a really interesting alternative to mainstream varieties. Cooke Brothers Savagnin 2023 is all about energy, crunch and food‑friendly grip rather than simple fruitiness.​

In the glass you can expect preserved lemon, gentle stone fruit, candle wax and a lick of salinity, sitting over a mid‑weight palate with a skinsy, lightly grippy architecture. There’s a fractured, mouth‑watering tension between subtle fruit, salty mineral notes and driving acidity, making each mouthful feel both refreshing and moreish.​

This style is brilliant with Mediterranean‑leaning plates – think grilled sardines, octopus, salt‑cod fritters, tapas, fried chicken, or salty cheeses and olives. It also shines with lightly spiced Asian seafood or vegetable dishes, where that savoury, salty line and subtle grip cut through richness and oil beautifully.​