Gapsted Valley Selection Pinot Blanc 2024 from Gapsted Estate, sourced from Acacia Park Vineyard in Victoria’s High Country, is an elegant, expressive single vineyard white that opens with apple and pear purée, honeydew melon and a gentle whisper of savoury yeast complexity. This Valley Selection Pinot Blanc 2024 feels both luxurious and quietly powerful in the glass.

The palate is generous and textural, with ripe pear and loquat flavours spreading across a broad, full mid palate, carried by subtle lees ageing that adds creaminess and impressive length. There is beautiful balance here, with enough freshness to keep things buoyant while the silky, almost plush finish lingers, making it a serious, food‑worthy example of Pinot Blanc.

Pair it with roast chicken, rich pork dishes, creamy pasta, mushroom risotto or soft cheeses, where that combination of ripe orchard fruit, texture and savoury nuance will really shine at the table. It is a superb option for Chardonnay drinkers looking for something a touch more aromatic but equally satisfying.