A modern, cutting-edge collection of wines – just look at the labels – from the passionate and slightly bonkers trio of Dylan and Justin Fairweather and winemaker Sam Berketa. AB&D was founded in McLaren Vale in 2008 and is unconventional in its approach; there are no regional, varietal or stylistic boundaries, just great wines from great fruit.

The plan is to craft a different wine for every letter of the alphabet – from Apostle (Shiraz-Durif blend) to Zaptung (crown-capped Prosecco). Each wine is unique and has a story and eye-catching label to go with it. A fab collection of wines that a causing quite a buzz in the wine scene.

Production

50% Semillon, 30% Muscat, 20% Gewurztraminer.

Picked in the morning. Fermented on skins. Pressed in a basket with a bag. Aged in old barrels and aged in steel.

Tasting Notes

An orange wine that hits the sweet (er, savoury) spot between exotic wonder and dusty moreishness.

With up-front aromatics and florals, it starts out all skinsy and tropical with notes of tangerine and stone fruits. Refreshingly dry on the end for an easy-drinking finish. Textural and interesting, fun and chewy.