Dangerously refreshing, arm yourself with this when things warm up as spring and summer come at you.

Once tipped in the glass, vibrant aromas of lemons and white flowers explode. Scents of sea spray skip about too. Clean and crisp through the mouth, those citrus fruits sizzle. Some tonic and cucumber add further appeal with a dainty minerally drive. A slight lime pith texture crawls through and gives you something to ponder. Seafood with your toes in the sand - this is your weapon. Charge forth!

Drink now.

Vermentino is a grape primarily found in Sardinia and Corsica, but is making itself very much at home in warm Australian wine regions, where it produces crisp and fresh dry wines. This was one of three impressive 2020 new releases from sixth-generation winemaker Corinna Wright at Oliver's Taranga in McLaren Vale. The other duo were a delightful fiano and a feisty mencia rosé but this was my favourite by a short half head. It is unoaked, fruity, zippy and zesty and a perfect partner for seafood dishes. Damn good value, too. And very refreshing.

This has a vibrant array of fresh lemons, sliced pears and some light herbal accents with a palate that delivers such sleek, smooth and fresh lemon and pear flavors. So fresh and vibrant. Love the piquant finish.

Pale lemon hues. Lifted nose, mango and guava with sea spray hints. Citrus fruits drive attack and then rolls into some oyster-shell savoury layers. Touch of flint-smoke as well. Texturally complex with high-toned acid, mid-palate weight then a drying phenolic finish. Lovely tension between sweet and savoury.