Verdelho is native to Portugal. Although grown on the mainland, it is most recognised for its vinification into fortified wine on the island of Madeira.

This is how the world knew Verdelho, until Australia adopted the variety and produced a unique style of table wine. Verdelho from Western Australia is fresh and fruity, sometimes with a honeysuckle vein.

From Langhorne Creek, it has a soft and flavoursome palate with tropical flavours such as pineapple and guava.

And from the Hunter Valley, the variety expresses a spiciness, both on the nose and the palate.

In general, if the variety is picked early, it will exhibit citrus and herbaceous elements. If it is picked late, rich fruit flavours will be dominant.