2025 Coriole Fiano, McLaren Vale

One of the pioneers of Fiano in Australia, Coriole continues to show how naturally the variety fits McLaren Vale’s Mediterranean climate. Warm days build flavour and texture while cooling sea breezes preserve acidity, shaping a white that feels both generous and fresh. The 2025 vintage leans into brightness and energy, capturing the grape’s signature savoury edge while keeping the fruit lively and approachable.

Winemaking is clean and modern, focused on preserving varietal character. Stainless steel fermentation locks in aromatics, while time on lees adds a gentle textural layer. The style is dry and food friendly, built for versatility rather than weight.

Pale straw in colour, the aromas open with pear, lemon zest and green apple layered with almond and a faint herbal note. The palate is light to medium bodied and crisp, with citrus and orchard fruit wrapped in bright acidity. Flavours of lemon, pear and savoury almond flow into a clean, mouthwatering finish that carries subtle minerality.

It pairs beautifully with seafood, grilled vegetables, salads and Mediterranean dishes. Drinking beautifully now for its freshness and charm, it will hold comfortably for three to five years.