This is an April to November special that feels like a blanket on a cool night. No warmth from the ABV, but plenty of chewy tannin and almond essence in that lovely, curvy body.

Ionis A Canto Primitivo 2021

Lovely, rich lemony fruit that blossoms for the entire bottle and even a little longer. Vermentino is the pisano all you Riesling, Sauvy B and Grigio drinkers need to spend a season with. You can mangia mangia mangia vongoli, or some simple risotto most afternoons and evenings, and invite people around that you want to show off your latest romance to. Looks like it’s going to be a great Spring/Summer/Autumn.

San Marzano Timo Vermentino 2021

Sensi 1890 Primitivo 2022

It starts salty and pours a bright, straw yellow but is kept lively with some fresh citrus. There’s also a delicate elegance and length, but unlike a summer afternoon in Melbourne, there’s nothing cloudy, just clear deliciousness.