Larry Cherubino Laissez Faire Riesling (Larry Cherubino, Porongurup, Great Southern WA) delivers tension, purity and regional identity in spades. Pale straw in colour, the bouquet lifts with orange blossom, lime leaf and talc, underpinned by fine mineral streaks. On the palate there’s vivid acidity, a silky texture and vibrant citrus flavours-lemon, lime zest-with a lingering mineral finish and lively acid-driven energy. At 13.0% ABV, bone-dry and vinified with minimal intervention, this is a wine built for finesse and longevity. Recognised as “spectacular in intensity, texture and density” in early reviews.