Yangarra Roussanne 2024 from Blewitt Springs in McLaren Vale is one of those golden Rhône whites that quietly steal the show – certified biodynamic and organic, it’s all about savoury texture, detail and food‑friendliness rather than simple fruity gush. This Yangarra Roussanne 2024 follows the estate’s now‑classic template: hand‑picked, wild‑fermented in a mix of older French oak, foudre, ceramic egg and amphora, then left on lees to build luxurious weight and complexity.

In the glass expect lemon curd, quince and pear skin, jasmine and citrus blossom, with almond‑meal, honeycomb, herbal‑tea and salted‑almond notes weaving through a gently smoky, nutty aroma. The palate is medium‑bodied, waxy and layered, with stone fruit, preserved lemon and savoury spice riding on bright yet mellow acidity; there’s a fine phenolic grip and a saline, almost seaspray finish that makes this seriously moreish and intensely food‑ready.

Yangarra Roussanne 2024 is tailor‑made for richer seafood (think scallops, lobster, bisque), roast chicken, pork belly, creamy mushroom dishes and washed‑rind cheeses, where that texture and savoury edge really shine. It’s already stunning on release, but like the 2022 (94 points Halliday, 97 points from James Suckling for its Roux Beauté sibling), it will reward 5–8 years in the cellar as the nutty, honeyed notes build in complexity.