Frederick Stevenson Grillo 2025 from the Adelaide Hills is a wildly characterful Italian‑variety white, pouring a pale straw‑gold and smelling like summer at the seaside in a glass, all texture and personality from first swirl. This Frederick Stevenson Grillo 2025 layers orange zest, anise and gentle cinnamon spice over ripe citrus and stone fruit, with a seashell oiliness and distinctly saline lick that nods to its Sicilian roots while staying totally Adelaide Hills in its freshness.

On the palate it comes in rich and slick up front, coating the mouth with that oily, briny feel before tailing away into bright, lively acidity that keeps everything tight and moreish. It is edgy and zippy rather than heavy, the kind of textural white that feels made for long lunches and adventurous drinkers. Serve it nicely chilled but not icy to let the spice and saline notes really unfurl.

Food‑wise, Grillo 2025 shines with grilled prawns, garlicky octopus, salt‑and‑pepper squid, Sicilian‑style swordfish, lemony roast chicken or rich veggie dishes like roast fennel and capsicum. It is also a cracking match with antipasto, hard pecorino and salty snacks, where that oily texture and citrus‑saline finish cut through fat and keep you coming back for another glass.