Mularoo Creek is a stunning region in South Australia’s Murray River featuring long open plains and sloping hillsides that have only been planted since 1960. Originally from Portugal where it makes the sweet Madeira and White Port, in Australia it is an increasingly important variety, challenging Sauvignon Blanc as the number-two wine (after Chardonnay). Verdelho shows pink grapefruit, mineral, floral, green apple and pear notes, but never forgets it was made from ripe, sweet grapes. A wonderful antidote to heavy, oaky Chardonnay it matches with Thai green curry, butter chicken, scallops or king crab. Crisp, fresh and bright when young, it will develop floral and mineral aromas after six months, and deepen in flavor for one to two years. Sweetness Code: 0