2023 'Screaming Betty' Vermentino

The 2023 'Screaming Betty' Vermentino is bold, bright, and unapologetically expressive, showcasing a distinct tropical flair with passionfruit and a herbaceous edge.

Lemon thyme and grassy notes dominate the palate, balanced by subtle citrus and stonefruit undertones. It finishes with the classic Vermentino signature — briny, seaspray-like savoriness — dialed up to deliver layers of flavor, refreshing acidity, and an old-world sensibility.

This vintage takes Vermentino in an exciting direction, combining wild fermentation in stainless steel with four weeks on fine lees, stirred twice weekly. The result is a wine with a beautifully textured edge, rarely seen in Australian Vermentino. Cooler vintage conditions preserved bright acidity while allowing for greater flavor depth and slightly higher alcohol, creating a wine with richness and complexity that doesn’t compromise on freshness or drinkability.

Tasting Notes: Vibrant tropical passionfruit, lemon thyme, and grassy herbaceousness upfront, complemented by restrained citrus, stonefruit, and a savory, saline finish. Textural, flavorful, and refreshingly unique.

Region | Australia

Grapes | Vermentino