I know what you’re thinking, ‘I haven’t heard very much from Thomas and Vaughan lately’ … Well, it seems that while they were under the control of Diamond Estates (Lakeview, Eastdell, Dan Aykroyd) they were very much an after-thought. Now under new ownership, a new winemaking team is in place with a new focus. T & V is readying itself for phoenix-status, rising out of the ashes. Here is their first new offering of note in a long while – made by winemakers Steve Byfield and Arther Harder. Golden yellow in colour, which matches up with the aromas of golden delicious apples, lemon-lime and delicate peach, which greet the nose. The palate is a chameleon of sorts from what that sweet nose would have us believe. Granny Smith apple tartness, a touch of citrus with only a hint of sweetness. With all that going on, there’s a nice balance between the acidity, citrus and sweetness. It finishes medium-short on flavour, but long on acidity. Price: $16.00