Bob is a pretty decent bloke, a bit adventurous and although he is a bit different, he gets along with everyone. Marnie, at Matriarch & Rogue, has produced a delightful Fiano which sums up Bob perfectly, there is a nice pop of salinity to this wine offset by peachy, mandarin tones and a nice delicate finish. This is your perfect introduction to Fiano!

Matriarch and Rogue, a six year old wine brand based in the Clare Valley, is the brainchild of winemaker Marnie Roberts. After having made a wine for her Grandma's birthday in 2013, she launched the label with Sangiovese and Tempranillo the following vintage. Since then an experimental approach has been top of mind, with a suite of wines produced from the lesser-known varieties like Nero d'Avola, Fiano and Sangiovese. This breadth of mind is admirable not only for its scope, but its success so far. Named after 5 sisters who lead the family, along with a mention for the husbands who, in their own way, were scallywags (Rogue) but loving! The focus is really on the Clare Valley, but there are a couple of wines from the Riverland as well. Marnie's skills in unearthing a range of varieties from the Clare region is quite special - traditionally its a wine region known for a handful of styles, but her inquisitive mind has introduced many to a host of different varieties, woven together under the Matriarch & Rogue label.