Rowlee Single Vineyard Arneis 2024, Rowlee Wines, Orange NSW. This cool-climate gem from 950m elevation explodes with intense white florals, wild herbs like jasmine, sage and thyme, plus ripe stone fruit, poached pear and nougat richness on the nose. On the palate, Rowlee Single Vineyard Arneis 2024 offers white peach, marzipan, lemon pith and ripe apple, with mineral citrus drive, delicate spicy-floral nuance and elegant texture from lees aging and older oak – finishing long, savoury and food-commanding.

Matches grilled squid, chilli pasta, generously flavoured seafood or herb-roasted poultry perfectly, turning any meal into an Italian-inspired feast. Critics love it too – 94 points Sam Kim (Wine Orbit), 92 points WinePilot (Nicole Bilson).