Rusden Christian Chenin Blanc 2022 from Vine Vale in the Barossa is a bright, textural white that puts lemon pith, melon, jasmine and honeysuckle front and centre in a really inviting, summer‑friendly style. The nose is all citrus and florals with underlying tropical hints, leading into a palate that feels both mouth‑filling and refreshingly racy.

On the palate, Christian Chenin Blanc 2022 is fresh, clean and vibrant, with juicy lemon, starfruit, nashi pear and guava flowing through a gently creamy, textural mid‑palate and finishing with limey acidity and a chalky, mineral edge. A spell in first and second‑use French oak builds subtle weight and complexity without losing that crisp Barossa dry‑white crunch.

Food‑wise, Rusden Christian Chenin Blanc 2022 is a natural with seafood, white fish, Thai and Vietnamese dishes, pork, roast chicken and summery salads – anything that likes a squeeze of lemon will work beautifully beside its citrus‑tropical drive and zippy acidity.