A blend of skin-contact Arneis and direct press Chenin Blanc from James Erskine's McLaren Vale estate — bright, linear, with a chewy mid-palate and loads of length, from one of Australia's most important natural wine producers.
Tasting Notes
Bright and linear on the nose with citrus, green apple, and the herbal character that Arneis brings. The skin contact on the Arneis adds a grippy mid-palate texture that the Chenin Blanc's direct press component keeps fresh and focused. Chewy, persistent, and genuinely interesting — this is not a combination you find often.
Quick Facts
- Grapes: Arneis (skin contact), Chenin Blanc (direct press blend)
- Origin: Australia, McLaren Vale, South Australia
- Style: Dry natural white, zero added sulphur, unfiltered, unfined
- Winemaking: Arneis fermented on skins, Chenin Blanc direct press, blended, spontaneous fermentation, indigenous yeast, spontaneous malolactic, zero sulphur, no fining or filtration
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Food Pairing
Grilled fish, seafood, soft cheeses, and light salads. The textural grip also handles richer fish dishes and charcuterie.
Serving
Serve at 10-12°C. Open 10 minutes before serving.
About the Producer
James Erskine is one of the founders of the natural wine movement in Australia, making wine from McLaren Vale in the Adelaide Hills under the Jauma label. All wines are organic, unsulphured, and completely natural. He describes his approach as the Australian equivalent of what the great natural wine producers of Europe have been doing for decades.
