Our eighth release of Rocket’s Vineyard Chenin Blanc! We dedicate our single vineyard Swan Valley wines to Rob’s late father and former Australian Test Cricketer Tony “Rocket” Mann. With a lightening arm, Tony was well known to “rocket” the ball in from the outfield to hit middle stump. Aside from cricket, Tony loved wine. An old currant vineyard caught his eye, which he quickly transformed into a Chenin Blanc oasis, with Rob, 33 years ago.

Our organically farmed grapes were harvested by hand and whole bunch pressed. The juice was fermented with indigenous yeasts in a stainless-steel tank and seasoned French oak barriques. The wine was then left on its yeast lees through winter and then bottled just in time for spring.

The wine is all energy and texture – honey dew melon, pink lady apple, grapefruit and lemon sabayon wrapped in a waxy, saline frame. There’s a flicker of fennel, a hint of citrus blossom and that unmistakable Rocket’s crystalline clarity we know and love. Drink it young for its freshness and verve or let it rest for a few years to unfurl. This will partner those prawns on the barbie and crayfish sandwiches beautifully.