Dal Zotto, Garganega, King Valley, Victoria, Australia, 2015

Garganega is the grape that makes Italy's famed Soave, from the Veneto region, which is where Otto and Elena dal Zotto emigrated in 1967. Their sons Michael and Christian now run the 30 year old family winemaking operation. For only its second vintage, this wine shows great complexity and character: an appealing, chalky mouthfeel and firm yet creamy structure from six months in new oak, with ripe, nutty orchard fruit. Focussed and tight.