TASTING NOTES FOR Tumblong Hills Table of Plenty Fiano Gundagai New South Wales 2024
🍷 Appearance
Bright pale straw with delicate golden highlights and a subtle green hue. Clear and vibrant in the glass, displaying attractive freshness and youthful brilliance.
👃 Aromas
Fresh and beautifully aromatic, with inviting aromas of ripe pear, white peach and crisp green apple. Delicate notes of citrus blossom, lemon zest and honeysuckle add elegance, while subtle hints of fresh herbs, almond and gentle minerality provide additional complexity and varietal character.
👅 Palate
Fresh, vibrant and wonderfully flavoursome, delivering attractive flavours of juicy pear, white peach and ripe citrus fruits. Subtle notes of nectarine, lemon zest and delicate almond add depth, while refreshing natural acidity provides excellent balance and definition. A lovely combination of generous fruit flavours, subtle savoury complexity and crisp freshness makes this a particularly appealing Fiano.
🍈 Texture & Finish
Medium-bodied with a smooth, gently rounded texture balanced by lively, refreshing acidity. The finish is clean, persistent and beautifully satisfying, with lingering stone fruit, citrus zest and a delicate savoury almond character.
🍇 Overall Style
An elegant and expressive Australian Fiano that showcases the versatility and distinctive appeal of this increasingly popular Italian grape variety. Combining attractive orchard and stone fruit flavours with refreshing citrus, subtle texture and gentle savoury complexity, this is a beautifully balanced white wine offering both freshness and character. A wonderful example of the exciting alternative varieties being produced in the Gundagai region.
🍽️ Food Pairing
An excellent accompaniment to grilled prawns, pan-seared scallops, fresh seafood and lightly grilled fish. Equally enjoyable with roast chicken, creamy seafood pasta, mushroom risotto, Mediterranean salads, antipasto platters or soft cheeses. Particularly appealing alongside dishes featuring olive oil, fresh herbs and lemon.
🥂 BBD Verdict
A wonderfully appealing Fiano from Tumblong Hills that delivers attractive pear and stone fruit flavours, refreshing citrus and a lovely touch of savoury complexity. Smooth, elegant and beautifully balanced, this is an excellent choice for wine lovers looking to explore something a little different from traditional white varieties. A versatile and thoroughly enjoyable wine that makes a terrific addition to any mixed or straight dozen from Better Buy The Dozen.
Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷