A white wine with as much detail and depth as any red in the country. The 2023 Ovitelli Blanc is Yangarras ambitious ode to the full Chteauneuf-du-Pape palette – a blend of Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Grenache Gris, Bourboulenc and Clairette – all grown organically and handled with absolute care.

Nearly half the final wine sees extended time on skins (up to seven months), fermented and aged exclusively in ceramic eggs. This gentle, oxygen-friendly approach builds texture without heaviness, layering saline grip over ripe orchard fruit, lemon balm and almond skin complexity. No fining, no filtration, no sulphur until the very end – just pure, expressive fruit from one of Australias most experimental and consistent producers.

Its a wine of serious intention and impressive clarity – richly flavoured but dry and incredibly focused. If youre chasing the future of Australian white wine, this is a benchmark.

97 points
“Piney and briny herbal note cracked fennel seed and white pepper sapid, mineral/tonic quality fine-tuned to perfection. What a delight.”
– Marcus Ellis (Halliday Wine Companion)

95 points
“Peaches, mandarin confit, green papayas and honeydew melon Meyer lemons, dried herbs, chamomile tea very complex blend Drink or hold.”
– Ryan Montgomery (JamesSuckling.com)