Fresh A.F is right on form in 2025; dialled in, vibrant and built for chill. Picked early in a hot vintage, this release is lighter on its feet while remaining expressive and full of character, once again showcasing why Nero d’Avola excels in warm climates. The blend is 80% Nero d’Avola, 11% Zibibbo and 9% Fiano, all sourced from the Riverland. Nero d’Avola and Zibibbo are co-fermented in stainless steel with a short skin contact to build freshness and texture, before being pressed back to tank. Fiano is added at bottling, bringing lift, saline tension and energy. No oak, bottled bright and clean. Aromatically vibrant, it shows sour cherry, blood orange and blueberry, with hints of rhubarb, strawberry and baking spice. The palate is crunchy and refreshing, with fine, sandy tannins and lively acidity. Built for an aggressive chill, this is a modern, climate-smart red that delivers pure drinkability.
