Hitther & Yon are yet another McLaren Vale producer utilizing less common grape varietals to produce great quality wines that are also unique and interesting. White Frontignac is an alternative name for a grape variety known to the french as Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, which translates roughly to "white Muscat with small berries". This is an absolutely perfect wine for hot summer days, as it's easy drinking, floral, and crisp.
Pale in color with nice subtle tropical fruit on the nose, featuring lychee and pineapple. More tropical fruits on the palate are balanced by a crisp lemon acidity with a nice dry finish. Was decent with sweet soy pork belly, however the sauce slightly over powered this wine. I would pair it with something more delicate next time, such as a pad thai or crab cakes, although this wine is plenty good on it's own and would do just fine while sitting by the pool.
Price: $24
Source: Cellarbrations West End
Varietal: White Frontgnac
Tasted: October 2014
Rating: 92
Website: http://www.hitherandyon.com.au/
Source: Cellarbrations West End
Varietal: White Frontgnac
Tasted: October 2014
Rating: 92
Website: http://www.hitherandyon.com.au/
