Hither & Yon Petit Blanc 2024 by Hither & Yon from McLaren Vale is a wildly refreshing, aromatic dry Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains – a “petit” white that’s fun, zesty and tailor‑made for summer drinking. Grown on alluvial fan soils at Sand Road, it evokes the Fleurieu coast with its breezy, saline vibe and bright, floral lift.

On the nose you’ll see pretty lychee, rosewater and orange blossom alongside white florals, grapefruit, cucumber, dill, lemon barley and tonic‑water citrus. The palate is very dry despite the Moscato‑like perfume – light‑bodied, lively and citrus‑fresh, with melon, guava, sherbet and salty, briny, zesty notes that keep Hither & Yon Petit Blanc 2024 ultra‑clean and mouth‑watering from first sip to last.

This is spot‑on with sushi, prawns, salt‑and‑pepper squid, fresh salads and picnic spreads, and it’s brilliant as a chilled beach or backyard wine when you want something aromatic but properly dry. With 93 points from Halliday and that rare dry‑Muscat character, Hither & Yon Petit Blanc 2024 is a cracking value white you’ll want to keep cold and close at hand.