Grenache Blanc 2025

This expressive, textural Grenache Blanc hails from Blewitt Springs, grown in a vineyard called Marmont on ancient sandy soils at 250 metres above sea level. All the fruit underwent two days of cold soaking on skins at approximately 5°C. After the cold soak, one-third of the fruit was fermented on skins under complete oxygen exclusion. The remaining two-thirds were pressed and fermented on full solids for two weeks to enhance texture. After one month, the skin-contact portion was pressed and blended into the remaining wine. The result is vibrant and varietal, showing lime pith, pear, ginger, green apple, and a subtle toasty edge. Minimal intervention. Low sulphur.

Selected in Australia's Best Grenache Blanc Tasting (Young Gun of Wine, 2026) Silver Medal (McLaren Vale Wine Show)

Verity Cowley is the Managing Director and Head Winemaker of Orbis Wines in McLaren Vale, South Australia. With more than 15 years of experience across winemaking and viticulture, she is recognised for her expertise in sustainable, regenerative and minimal intervention wine production. Having worked across diverse Australian and international wine regions, Verity brings a broad perspective to vineyard management and site expression. Since joining Orbis in 2024, she has led the winery's commitment to regenerative farming and organic and biodynamic certification. Her philosophy is simple: exceptional wines begin in healthy vineyards.