This opens with bright citrus lift, wrapped around soft notes of green apple and crisp pear. Semillon’s hallmark texture comes through with a subtle waxy richness, balanced by gentle herbal hints of lemongrass and freshly cut hay. On the palate, the wine is taut and refreshing, offering impressive purity and a mineral thread that brings length and finesse. It’s a modern, vibrant style that celebrates freshness and precision!

Vinifera is a proudly organic winery in the Mudgee region of NSW. Set up in 1994 by doctor Tony McKendry and his wife Debbie, they were drawn to the region's potential by the discovery that the local environment had striking parallels with Spain’s most famous wine growing region; Rioja. Thus, some of the first Tempranillo vines in Australia were planted along with Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Semillon. The vineyard has continued to mature beautifully and now stretches across 12 hectares producing limited vintages including other striking Spanish reds. For years they have been ably assisted in the winery by Jacob Stein, part of the famous Mudgee winery Robert Stein. With Tony guiding the viticulture and overall style of the wines, and Jacob applying his local and international winemaking knowledge, they produce a range of wines that reflect the local land as well as being succulent and adaptable with food. A bit of a hidden gem Vinifera, but well worth seeking out!