Here are the tasting notes for the 2024 vintage of Mr Mick Fiano — a Clare Valley white from South Australia:
🍷 Appearance
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Light to medium straw-yellow in the glass, showing good clarity and youthful vibrancy.
👃 Aroma (Nose)
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Intense aromas of passionfruit pulp, ripe citrus and stone fruits such as peach and nectarine.
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A distinctive herbal lift of fresh sage adds complexity and varietal character.
👄 Palate (Taste)
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Generous, textured palate showing layers of ripe citrus and stone fruit flavours.
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Balanced by precise acidity that keeps the wine refreshing and lively.
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The wine retains a bright, pure expression of the Fiano variety, combining depth with energy.
🪵 Structure & Finish
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Although fruit-driven and generous in body, the wine finishes clean and mouthwatering, with a savoury edge that enhances drinkability.
🍽️ Style & Pairing
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A versatile, food-friendly white that pairs especially well with seafood, shellfish, herb-seasoned poultry and Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
Overall impression:
This Clare Valley Fiano is fresh, expressive and texturally engaging — with concentrated fruit, herbal complexity and lively acidity that make it both enjoyable on its own and a great partner to food.
