The 2022 Castagna ‘Ingenue’ Viognier, crafted by Julian Castagna in Beechworth, Victoria, is a refined and arresting take on this aromatic Rhône variety. Intensely perfumed with apricot kernel, orange blossom, and ginger spice, it reveals a textured palate of ripe stone fruit, almond meal, and subtle lees-derived savouriness. The wine is full-bodied yet impeccably balanced, with fresh acidity and a faint phenolic grip providing length and drive. Mineral undertones add tension to its opulence. Wild fermented and handled with precision, this is Viognier with restraint and soul. Awarded 95 points by The Wine Front – an exceptional, food-friendly white of real class.