"It always amazes me how in such a warm climate, this variety, when treated correctly in the winery, oozes freshness, vibrancy and fruitiness. Coco di Mama is no exception" Wine Maker

"Elegantly fruited and nicely fragrant, the attractive bouquet shows rockmelon, lemon peel, almond and floral characters with subtle dried herb notes. The palate is juicy and rounded, displaying bright fruit flavours and fine texture, well supported by refreshing acidity. A charming white offering vibrant appealing fruit flavours. At its best: now to 2019" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2018

"Bright yellow colour with ligjht golden hues, a little lighter on the edge.  The nose has good presence and is fresh in expression with aromatic tropical and yellow stonefruits entwined with subtle nutty and waxy elements and nuances of fresh herbs.  Dry to taste and medium-bodied, the palate has up-front, penetrating and vigorous fruit flavours of tropical fruits, yellow stonefruits along with subtle waxy and nutty elements.  The fruit is mouthfilling and underlined by light phenolic textures, with fresh, lacy acidity providing good brightness and energy.  The wine carries to a lingering finish of tropical fruit and stonefruit.  This is an up-front, bright and vigorous dry Grillo with tropical and yellow stonefruit flavours along with nutty and waxy notes on a light-textured, refreshing palate.  Match with Middle Eastern and Asian fare over the next 2 years.  100% Grillo fruit, hand-picked and fermented in stainless-steel to 13.0% alc" Raymond Chan, Apr 2018

Made from 100% Grillo, an indigenous grape to Italy, which has a similar profile to an elegant style of sauvignon. Pale yellow with greenish hints in the glass with crispy flavour of citrus fruits with mineral and savoury sensation on the palate. More complex and mineral driven than many others, this wine has layers of fresh grapefruit and lemon skin on the nose. It's like crunching into a fresh green apple and following it with a lemon and lime sorbetto!

Coco di Mama is the lovechild of Tamra Kelly-Washington; one of New Zealand's most gifted winemakers. She has spent over 6 years working full-time as a winemaker in Sicily - so knows the region like the back of her hand. This wine is a real authentic example of the variety. Farmed organically on gentle slopes in the southern western side of the Island, famous for the ‘terra rossa’ or red dirt, this is truly a special wine with huge drinkability and appeal.

Food Pairing: Perfect as an aperitif, and especially divine with grilled fish and vegetables on the BBQ (for the true Sicilian experience), this is a summer treat for those long days out on the deck.