Dormilona Yokel Chenin Blanc 2023 from Swan Valley arrives with rustic clarity – made by Dormilona Wines in warm Swan Valley sites, this 2023 Chenin Blanc balances fresh vigour with old-vine concentration and reads as an accessible yet distinctive regional white worth adding to your cellar or drinking now.

Aromas of quince, green apple and beeswax lead to a palate of crunchy citrus, preserved lemon and a saline thread, finishing with brisk acidity and a fine bitter-almond edge that frames the fruit; Dormilona Yokel Chenin Blanc, 2023 Swan Valley shows both textural interest and immediate drinkability that rewards purchase.

Pair with herbed goat’s cheese tarts, charred prawns or light curry; serve well chilled in a flared glass for brightness, ideal for alfresco lunches, casual gatherings and tasting flights where its tension and savoury lift will prompt guests to order another bottle.