Bethany Old Quarry Fronti NV from Bethany Wines in the Barossa Valley is a uniquely old–school white fortified, drawn from ancient bush vines on the Homestead and Quarry vineyards and capturing the region’s long history with luscious fortified styles. Predominantly Muscat Petit Grains, Muscadelle and Semillon, it is picked late in the season for intense, concentrated flavour.

The Bethany Old Quarry Fronti NV offers a rich, fragrant nose of orange marmalade, honey, treacle and caramel, with hints of raisin and floral lift. The palate is full–bodied and velvety, delivering layers of honeyed fruit, marmalade, toffee and fresh rancio notes that keep things complex rather than simply sweet, finishing with a persistent nutty, caramelised edge. This is a decadent yet finely tuned white fortified that feels both nostalgic and genuinely special.

Serve it slightly chilled as an aperitif or after dinner with figs, quince paste, hard cheeses, dates and olives, where its sweetness and acidity dovetail beautifully with savoury, salty elements. It is also superb alongside caramel–based desserts or dishes with a citrus edge, echoing its marmalade and honey tones. With its eco–producer credentials and deep Barossa roots, this Old Quarry Fronti is a bit of a hidden gem for lovers of white fortifieds.