Renzaglia di Renzo Murnang * 2023

Murnang di Renzo is a white blend from Renzaglia Wines' di Renzo range, made by third-generation winemaker Sam Renzaglia at the family's Bathurst vineyard from fruit purchased across the Central Ranges — predominantly Vermentino grown at First Ridge Wines in Mudgee, with a smaller portion of Sauvignon Blanc from a Riverlee-grown block near Orange. Part of the Vermentino is fermented on skins in concrete for texture before blending, and the finished wine is unfined and unfiltered. Aromatic and textural, with layers of white nectarine and honeydew melon, a savoury white-pepper spice note, and a persistent, saline-edged acidity.

Sam Renzaglia makes the di Renzo range as a looser, earlier-drinking expression of the Central Ranges. This blend brings Vermentino from Mudgee together with Sauvignon Blanc from near Orange. Some Vermentino ferments on skins in concrete, which gives the wine its grip and shape. The finished blend is unfined and unfiltered.

White nectarine, honeydew and white pepper sit beside a saline line of acidity. Pour it with grilled calamari, a simple pasta with herbs, or anything with lemon and olive oil. Serve it cool, then let it warm slightly in the glass. The texture becomes clearer with food.