LS Merchants Vermentino 2024 from Margaret River is a cracking summer white – salty, citrus‑charged and ultra‑drinkable, with that Mediterranean verve filtered through a laid‑back West Aussie lens. LS Merchants 2024 Vermentino jumps out of the glass with lime, lemon pith, green apple, sea spray and a faint herbal twist that keeps it feeling coastal and alive.

On the palate it’s all about crunch and clarity: zesty citrus, crisp apple and a little grapefruit bitterness running over a lean, refreshing frame. The body sits light‑to‑medium, with brisk acidity and a subtly salty, pithy edge that makes it incredibly moreish, especially when it’s nicely chilled and the weather’s warm.

For food, LS Merchants Vermentino 2024 is a natural fit with anything out of the ocean – oysters, prawns, grilled squid, sardines or fish tacos – where the acid and saline line cut straight through oil and sweetness. It’s also brilliant with simple Mediterranean plates like olives, white anchovies, tomato and basil salads or lemony roast chicken, bringing just enough flavour and texture to play with herbs, garlic and citrus without ever feeling heavy.