This pack contains 2 x bottles of 'If Only Maybe'

 This is a brand new cuvée for 2022 ! It is comprised of Nosiola, Vermentino and Malvasia. I’ve long been a fan of Nosiola since discovering the Foradori rendition of the variety so when I found out there was some sitting in a nursery vineyard in Australia I had to get my hands on some ! The vines were only planted in 2015 and there are only 3 long rows planted in the Mt Camel vineyard in Heathcote. In fact these are the only Nosiola plantings in Australia. This is also where the Malvasia and the Vermentino are grown.

The soils here are rocky and volcanic, and comprised mostly of Ironstone, dolerite and green jasper. These elements really show in this wine. It is minerally driven and has very “rocky” freshness to it.

The handling of the Nosiola was approx. 3 weeks on skins, and the other varieties around. 10 days. Anyone who has had the straight Nosiola I made in 2017 and 2018 will know the style of this wine. It has some texture from the skin contact but is ultimately very fresh, complex and well balanced.

It’s an exceptional wine and has been a standout in all of the tastings I have done recently. This (and the 2022 Staring at the Sun) have been in bottle for over 1 year now and that time has done them well. Both are very poised and solid wines that I am extremely happy with !