Greenstone Vineyards · Gimme Some Skin · Viognier · Heathcote, Victoria, Australia · 2021

The Moment

This is the bottle you open when you want texture without heaviness — aromatic, layered, and quietly confident. It’s a wine for the table rather than the aperitif, where spice, richness, and nuance all get a say.

What It Feels Like

The nose is expressive and slightly exotic. Apricot and ripe peach lead, joined by paw paw (papaya), orchard fruit, and a distinct flicker of fresh ginger. Subtle floral notes hover in the background, lifted by hints of lemon and lime that keep the aromatics bright rather than lush.

On the palate, the wine is generously textured and mouth-filling, yet remarkably clean. Stone fruits — peach and apricot — return with clarity, layered with gentle savory undertones and a fine, refreshing acid backbone. The skin contact adds grip and dimension without tipping into heaviness or oiliness.

The finish is integrated and precise, marked by a light acidic prickle that refreshes the palate and keeps the wine balanced and food-ready.

Perfect For

Spiced Asian dishes with lemongrass or chili
Middle Eastern chicken and warm spice blends
Grilled prawns, seafood, or lobster rolls
Soft, mild cheeses
Meals where texture matters as much as flavor

The Vibe Pairing

Playlist energy: Downtempo electronic, modern jazz, late-night cooking playlists
Aura color: Golden apricot, warm stone, ginger root
Time of day: Dinner prep → shared plates → glasses refilled thoughtfully

Why We Love It

“Gimme Some Skin” is Viognier reimagined — aromatic and textured, but never heavy. By blending early-picked fruit for acidity with later-picked, skin-contact fruit for depth, Greenstone creates a wine that’s complex, savory, and deeply food-friendly. A white for red-wine drinkers who still want freshness.

Textural & Savory · Still White