Shut The Gate For Love Fiano

Shut The Gate For Love Fiano 2023 from Shut The Gate in Clare Valley is a textural, aromatic white with a proper Mediterranean streak and plenty of personality. This For Love Fiano 2023 opens with cut lime, green pear, white nectarine, jasmine tea and elderflower, then carries into salted tropical fruit, almond, fresh herbs and a bright, zesty finish with lovely poise and length. It’s a lively Clare white that feels both savoury and generous, which is exactly what makes Fiano such a good food wine.

It’s brilliant with grilled prawns, calamari, seafood pasta and roast chicken, where the citrus snap and nutty texture have room to shine. It also works beautifully with Thai salads, goat’s cheese, herbed veg and lightly spiced dishes, especially when you want something that feels fresh but not skinny. Serve Shut The Gate For Love Fiano 2023 well chilled for long lunches or warm evenings, and it’ll bring a savoury, mouthfilling edge to the table.

Shut The Gate has built a strong reputation in Clare for thoughtful, small-batch wines, and the For Love range sits right in that boutique, expressive lane. The 2023 vintage should drink beautifully now, with enough natural acidity and texture to keep it interesting over the next few years. If you want a white that’s fresh, characterful and a little different from the usual suspects, this is a very appealing pick.