Unico Zelo, Esoterico, South Australia 2021

You couldn’t include more aromatic varieties in a blend if you tried. A mix of Riverland and Clare Valley fruit. It’s like throwing your head deep into a bouquet of spring blooms: rose petals, lime blossom, lemon sorbet, lime marmalade, lychee and a touch of dried mint. The bone-dry palate is juxtaposed with a savoury, briney, skinsy texture followed by a refreshing finish thanks to a vivacious acid line. Campari, dried orange rind, lemon juice and pith and a slight gasoline note. It grows on you with each sip. A quirky, interesting wine. Good length too and really comes into its own with food – try fried halloumi.