The Loose Cannon
Fiano 2026
Sometimes you need a Loose Cannon just to mix things up; someone ready to take a few audacious risks that just can’t be calculated, embracing the unexpected without permission or plan. Rewards often follow risks and so it is here; our ‘The Loose Cannon’ Fiano is all rewards.
Everybody needs a Loose Cannon from time to time!
🏆 93 Points - Wine Orbit
Winemaker's Notes
Fiano is originally a Southern Italian grape and takes its name from the grape variety the Romans called Vitis apiana – vine beloved of bees. It’s more than a bit beloved here in McLaren Vale, seeming to straddle flavour territory somewhere between Pinot Gris and Chardonnay – often even the best of both.
Bouquet & Palate
An idyllic meadow of florals fresh with dew and humming with scents of spring. Honeysuckle, lemon blossom, straw, and thyme. Vanilla pod. Savoury citrus; bergamot, lemon grass, and kaffir lime. Jonquils. Bay notes. Taut and crisp. Succulent citrus swaggers sun dazed throughout. A patient texture permeates with a grip that gives shape and slip to the fruit.
Food Match
Keep it fresh and light; the crisp pastry of an Italian torta salata with artichokes and potato is a perfect partner for a Loose Cannon.
Technical Details
- Type: White
- Vintage: 2026
- Bottling Date: 01/07/2026
- Harvest Date: 12/03/2026
- Cellaring Recommendation: Now through 2 years
- Alcohol: 13.2
- pH: 3.16
- TA: 6.6
- RS: <1.0g/l
- Vegan Friendly: Yes