WINE REVIEW
Solaris is starting to garner a lot of attention from me, particularly those coming from Norfolk. Winbirri has been one of the true pioneers of the grape; Lee Dyer’s Solaris has always been good, but this is particularly special thanks to the warmth and ripeness of the 2022 English vintage.
Light gold in the glass, the nose is a fusion of fleshy stone fruit, zesty citrus and ripe tropical fruit, with a distinct sprinkling of spice and orange blossom.
The palate is full and profound, beginning with a burst of lemon and grapefruit before plush peach and nectarine and tropical fruit take over. There’s also distinct acidity throughout that cuts through all the ripe fruit – this is both rich and accomplished.
It’s a versatile food wine, too: I served it with a sweet and salty chicken teriyaki dish and the wine danced perfectly around all that umami goodness.
