2024 Charlotte Dalton Fred Fiano

Charlotte Hardy makes wines with a lot of heart, and Fred Fiano is one of her most personal – named after her dad.

The fruit comes from Brad Case’s vineyard in Langhorne Creek, where Fiano thrives in the region’s warm days and cool nights. The grapes were pressed straight into French oak (about 10% new) for wild fermentation and full malolactic. It stayed on full solids in barrel right up until bottling, with only a touch of sulphur added – nothing else.

The result is textural and bright, with layers of pear, citrus and a touch of honey. It’s got richness without heaviness, kept in line by Fiano’s natural acidity and a bit of grip through the finish.

Deliciously versatile and tip top value.

95 points
"But oh the palate – textural, lightly creamy/nutty, fresh and vibrant... A cracking wine."
- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)