Made by Bart van Olphen.

Often used interchangeably with the name Inzolia, Ansonica is the latest new variety to come into Australia. The first release in Australia was made as a trial batch by the Chalmers Wine Grape Nursery in Northern Victoria. They are focusing on these Southern Italian varieties for their suitability to our warmer climate wine areas like the Murray River.

It is light and aromatic on the nose and makes you expect something like a Riesling. When it hits your palate, it has lots more going on with a lingering, almost “briney” taste, and some cleansing phenolics like white tannin on the finish. Aromas of red apples and almonds give way to a light bodied, crisp and crunchy white with a delightful salinity reminiscent of a fresh sea breeze. Wild fermented and hand harvested, this wine is true expression of this unique varietal. Perfect with freshly shucked oysters.

Vegan.

Available at Lygon St, and Queen St.