Valley Selection 2024 Arinto from Gapsted Estate, sourced from a single vineyard in Victoria’s High Country, is an exuberant, finely poised white that leaps from the glass with white nectarine, pawpaw, kiwifruit and tangy yuzu, giving a really exotic, high‑energy first impression. This Gapsted Valley Selection Arinto 2024 shows just how exciting this Portuguese variety can be in cool Victorian sites.

The palate is mouthwatering and bright, packed with flavours of green nectarine, dragon fruit, crab apple, yuzu and kiwifruit, all carried on a racy acid line that delivers persistence, depth and impressive complexity without sacrificing freshness. It is a symphony of pure, primary fruit expression, yet it has the structure, drive and 12.8 percent alcohol balance to age gracefully for up to fifteen years.

This is made for adventurous pairings – think lemon infused angel hair pasta with crème fraîche, watercress and trout roe as suggested, or similarly vibrant dishes featuring shellfish, citrus dressings and plenty of herbal lift where its electric acidity and layered fruit can really sing on the table.