Lightfoot Chameleon White Pinot Noir 2024 from Lightfoot & Sons in Gippsland is a bright, playful riff on Pinot Noir, turning the red grape into a zippy, lightly serious white that still feels like it’s winking at you over the glass. This 2024 Chameleon White Pinot Noir sits in that sweet spot where freshness and texture dance together, making it feel both fun and clever on the table.

On the nose there’s a rush of lemon–lime cordial, cut white nectarine and a hint of creamy, almost honeyed lift, underpinned by subtle savoury notes that whisper this is still a Pinot Noir at heart. The palate is lively and crunchy with citrus pith, quince and pear, yet wraps up in a softly rounded, faintly chalky texture that keeps it feeling textural rather than weighty. Acidity is brisk but never sharp, so the wine feels cleansing and easy to sip.

This is a brilliant partner for prawns, seafood salads and grilled white fish, or anything with a squeeze of lemon and a whisper of garlic butter. It slips neatly into summer lunches, oyster platters and charcuterie boards, where its light grip and citrus tang cut through oil and salt.