Yes this falls into the “it’s a little bit different” category but, at $20, Muto Albarino 2023 packs in more flavour and personality than most wines at this price level. It’s joy in a glass as far as I’m concerned. This straw-amber-coloured wine tastes of candied apricot, orange and pear, and feels soft and waxy as it passes through your mouth. There’s a smidgen of oak flavour here too, toasty, but it’s well set into the fruit flavour of the wine. Score-wise I’m north of 90 points which, for AU $20, make this organically-grown white wine from the Riverland extra good value.

In the Muto range I also love the Muto Picpoul 2023, also $20 and also (highly) characterful.