Higher Plane ‘Sun Dips Low’ Fiano 2023 from Higher Plane in Margaret River is a bright, textural Mediterranean‑style white – all sunshine fruit, savoury crunch and that lovely Higher Plane lo‑fi edge.

On the nose, Higher Plane Sun Dips Low Fiano shows honeydew melon, crunchy peach, quince and tropical hints, layered with lots of lemon – from juice to zest – plus a subtle saline lift and a touch of skin‑contact funk for complexity. The palate is rounded and juicy, with stonefruit and melon persistence, lively acidity and a chalky phenolic structure that adds grip and food‑friendliness without losing freshness. It’s unfined, vegan‑friendly and matured in neutral French oak, giving texture and shape while keeping the fruit front and centre.

Sun Dips Low Fiano is superb with sardines or other oily fish, fennel and courgette salad, preserved lemon dishes or simple spaghetti aglio e olio, where that citrus‑zesty, textural palate really shines. It also works a treat with grilled chicken, Mediterranean mezze, antipasti and soft cheeses, making it a cracking option for long, relaxed lunches or sunset snacks.