The Vineyard 28 team are always seeking out the new Italian varieties to work with, and this Fiano is one of the first in W.A. With lifted peach tones, a nice touch of West Aussie minerality (maybe without the iron), lemon, honeysuckle and just a touch of banana skin. With a hallmark textural finish and just the right amount of acidity, this will have you dreaming of patting some quokkas in no time.

Vineyard 28 is located on the drive from Perth to Margaret River, along the Forest Highway, which makes it a perfect stop to whet the appetite for those making the trek down. Here you will find a delightful cellar door attached to the winery and family home where Mark and Pippa ply their craft. The vineyard gets its name from the name of one of several parrots that call their property home, the 28 Parrot or, for those budding bird watchers in the crowd, the Port Lincoln Parrot. Aside from the 28 parrots, a host of cockatoos and plenty of other native wildlife, you will find an abundance of Italian varieties that have made this vineyard home. Mark and Pippa have a passion for Piedmont varieties, so you will find Arneis, Barbera, Dolcetto, Moscato and Nebbiolo here alongside a smattering of other varieties. To add to the wholesome factor, Pippa is a crafty quiltmaker and sells local artwork on the property.