A first from Hillebrand who usually do Chardonnay, Riesling and big reds in this line. Fruit was selected from 3 vineyards, all hand harvested, with 18 months of barrel ageing in 30% new oak. The nose has got a funny “fuzzy” orange note (you know the one you find in the back of the fridge), while the palate proves to be beautifully layered with: vanilla, spiced-orange, grilled pineapple and an appealing melon rind finish. Lovely and clean, layered and weighty in the mouth with good length on the finish hinting of vanilla. I love what the wild fermenting aspect has down top this wine. Price: $38.00 – Rating: **** ½+