2009 Yalumba 'Y Series' Vermentino

On more than one occasion, I have admitted all in print. I'm a vermentino fancier. I fell under the sway of this Sardinian grape variety, as you would, on a working trip to Italy. I loved its refreshing zesty acidity and crisp, clean, savoury lines. It just seemed to fit with the food and lifestyle of Italy. I should say that as I moved further into Italy's northern region, I started to find more attraction in some of the varieties that are native to those areas and where cool climate whites are all the rage. I do remember thinking – three or four years ago – that vermentino would be ideally suited to some of Australia's warmer regions, more so that varieties that have traditionally been planted there. So far, I've like the Brown Brothers Vermentino and enjoyed the Chalmers version from the Murray Darling. But I've admired none more than this fresh, bright summery number from Yaluma. Wonderfully sparse yet classy packaging too. I guess it's new packaging for the 'Y Series'. The 2009 Yalumba 'Y Series' Vermentino is pretty subtle and delicate with dried herb and lavender aromas and flavours, is bright, freshing and pure, has an attractive tangy mouthfeel and crisp cleansing acidity.

Rating: Bloody Good

Cost: $ 14.95

Winemaker: Louisa Rose

Wide availability in all Australian states. www.yalumba.com.au

Reviewed: 22 January 2010

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