Swinging Bridge #003 Amber 2024 from Orange, NSW is a wildly appealing skin‑contact white, gleaming pale orange in the glass with a faint pink tint and loads of personality. Swinging Bridge 003 Amber 2024 blends Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer to deliver aromatic lift, texture and a seriously moreish, savoury edge.

On the nose, expect lychee, rose petal and mandarin peel alongside hints of summer stone fruit. The palate is dry and textural – lemon and orange peel, rockmelon and gentle stone‑fruit notes roll through a finely chewy, subtly tannic frame, kept in check by racy cool‑climate acidity that leaves the finish clean, spicy and refreshing.

For food, this is a brilliant match with scallop sashimi as suggested by the winery, but it will also sing with lightly spiced Asian dishes, cured ocean trout, poke bowls or rich vegetable plates where its grip and citrus drive really shine. It’s an adventurous yet beautifully judged orange wine for those who like character and crunch.