John Kosovich Verdelho 2024

Tasting Notes

🔹 Appearance – Pale straw with green hues.

🔹 Aroma – Bright tropical fruit aromas, including pineapple and passionfruit, complemented by citrus notes and a touch of minerality.

🔹 Palate – Crisp and clean, with a balanced combination of tropical fruit and citrus, supported by a fresh, lively acidity.

🔹 Finish – A refreshing finish that leaves a clean, citrusy aftertaste.

Winemaking

🔹 Swan Valley Fruit – Sourced from the region’s warm climate, which is ideal for Verdelho.

🔹 Minimal Intervention – Crafted to showcase the pure character of the grapes with minimal alteration during fermentation.

🔹 Fermentation – Carefully fermented to preserve fresh fruit flavours and maintain crisp acidity.

Serving Temperature & Best Enjoyment

🔹 Ideal – 8-10°C

🔹 Why – Chilled to bring out the fresh fruit and refreshing acidity, making the wine bright and crisp. However, don’t serve too cold or you will hide aromas and flavours.

• If it’s too cold, let it sit for 5-10 minutes to reach the ideal temperature.

🔹 Result – The perfect temperature will highlight the tropical fruit aromas and bright citrus notes, making it an easy-drinking, refreshing wine.

Perfect Pairings

🔹 Seafood – A natural partner for fresh seafood like prawns, oysters, or grilled fish.

🔹 Light Pasta Dishes – Pairs well with simple pasta dishes like linguine with lemon and garlic or a light seafood pasta.

🔹 Aperitif – Enjoy it as a refreshing start to a meal or as a casual sipper on its own.

FAQ Wine Terms ❓

🔹 Terroir – A French term that refers to the environmental factors (soil, climate, etc.) that affect the grapes’ growth and the resulting wine. The Swan Valley’s warm climate gives Verdelho its distinctive fruit-forward character and crisp acidity.

🔹 Acidity – The crispness in the wine that provides freshness and balance. In this Verdelho, acidity enhances the vibrant fruit flavours and keeps the wine refreshing.

🔹 Minimal Intervention – A winemaking approach that allows the natural characteristics of the fruit to shine through without much alteration during the process.

🔹 Aperitif – A drink served before a meal to stimulate the appetite. Verdelho’s crisp, refreshing profile makes it a perfect choice.

🔹 Dry Style – A wine made with little to no residual sugar, resulting in a clean, refreshing taste. This Verdelho is dry, balancing fruit with bright acidity.