Colombette Blanc

(2024) This feather-light, 11% alcohol wine is made from 50% Souvignier and 50% Muscaris, two new 'PiWi' disease-resistant varieties. Souvignier is a cross between Seyval blanc and Zähringer, Muscaris is a cross of Solaris and Muscat. Light golden colour, the Muscat aromatics are powerful, green herbs, hedgerow and flowers over ripe summer melon. The palate has texture and plenty of sweet fruit. This may have a touch of residual sugar I think - it is sweeter than the Cabernet Blanc also tasted - but it also has a sweep of acidity and that herbal streak that keeps it balanced and fresh.