Fetherston Estate ‘Magnolia’ Albariño 2024 by Fetherston Vintners from the Bettio Vineyard in Victoria’s King Valley is a bright, coastal‑feeling white that’s all about citrus, stone fruit and saline freshness – perfect for seafood and summer drinking but classy enough for serious tables. Bright pale straw with subtle green highlights and a green‑gold glint, it opens with lemon blossom, white peach and citrus zest, layered over wet stone, grassy notes and a light saline edge, then builds into ripe yellow apple, lime zest, apricot, Asian pear and a whisper of white pepper, oatmeal and spice.

On the palate it’s crisp and energetic – lime, white grapefruit, finger lime and gentle stone fruits, pear skin and ginger snap – all driven by fine, zesty acidity and a savoury, saline, lightly waxy mid‑palate texture. Barrel‑fermented and matured in neutral French puncheons with six months on lees, 2024 Fetherston Magnolia Albariño finishes mineral, ultra‑clean and highly refreshing, with lime and sea‑spray lingering long after each sip.

This is a cracking match for prawns, salt‑and‑pepper squid, oysters, grilled fish, ceviche or even sushi and light Asian‑inspired plates where citrus and herbs play a big role. It’s also an excellent “all‑seasons” white – bright and zesty enough for summer, but with the weight and texture to handle richer seafood and poultry dishes as the weather cools, backed by serious critical form at 93–95 points.