A Conversation in White: Jo Nash on Tahbilk’s 2025 Releases
There’s something about that very first swirl of a new vintage, when the wine has yet to meet anyone beyond the winery walls. For Jo Nash, Tahbilk Winemaker, these moments are both professional milestones and personal joys. White wines are her speciality and her passion, crafted with precision and care each year.
“This is the best part of the job,” Jo said, lifting the first glass. “When you finally see the season in the wine.”
Why These Varieties?
Tahbilk’s history with white wine stretches back generations, most famously with Marsanne, planted here in 1927 and still one of the world’s oldest and largest surviving vineyards of its kind. In more recent years, the estate has planted Mediterranean varieties such as Fiano, Albariño, and Verdelho, chosen for their resilience in Nagambie’s warm, dry climate.
“We planted these grapes with the future in mind,” Jo explained. “They thrive in these conditions, hold their acidity beautifully, and bring something new to the Tahbilk story. It’s about honouring tradition while also looking ahead.”
Visitors are already drawn to these additions, eager to taste something they don’t often see elsewhere. With some of these wines offered only at Cellar Door, the experience of discovery becomes even more special.
2025 Fiano | 12.5% | Enjoy Now–2030/31
Fragrant citrus, apple juice, ripe pear, and fresh minerality.
A Cellar Door exclusive, Fiano is one of Tahbilk’s newest plantings—and already a prizewinner, taking home a gold medal at the 2025 Perth Wine Show.
“It’s Mediterranean at heart, but here it shows citrus, ripe pear, even apple juice, all wrapped in vivid minerality. What excites me most is the texture—it’s a wine you don’t just taste, you feel. To see our very first release recognised with a gold medal is hugely rewarding, and a sign of what Fiano will mean for Tahbilk in the years ahead.”
For guests, Fiano offers something unexpected: a sense of discovery in the glass. Its nutty twist and freshness make it a natural partner for seasonal dishes such as spring vegetable risotto or roast chicken with herbs.
2025 Albariño | 13.0% | Enjoy Now–2030/31
Nectarine, grapefruit, lime, and savoury spice.
Another Cellar Door exclusive, Albariño has found a natural home in Nagambie Lakes.
“It brings nectarine, grapefruit, lime, and a savoury spice that reminds me of ocean spray. Spanish by origin, yes, but here it feels distinctly Tahbilk. I think this first vintage is the beginning of something that will become a signature for us.”
Albariño will likely surprise first-time tasters. Its freshness recalls Riesling at first, but the savoury, saline lift on the finish gives it a unique edge—an unexpected twist that lingers in memory.
2025 Viognier | 13.5% | Enjoy Now–2027/28
Rose petal, ginger, spice, stone fruit, and citrus.
“Viognier is one of those wines that rewards patience in the vineyard. Picked too early, it’s sharp; too late, it’s flabby. This vintage hits that sweet spot—rose petal, ginger, spice, with stone fruit and citrus carrying the palate. It’s lush, but still refreshing.”
Viognier has always been a talking point for visitors. Its aromatics are enough to stop people mid-sentence as they lean into the glass, captivated before they even taste.
2025 Verdelho | 13.5% | Enjoy Now–2028/29
Green apple, stone fruit, tropicals, herbaceous lift.
An Australian classic and another Cellar Door exclusive.
“Verdelho is honest and joyful. This year’s has green apple, stone fruit, a touch of tropicals, and a herbaceous edge. It finishes crisp, clean, and refreshing. It’s the sort of wine you can pour at a picnic or a long lunch, and it always fits.”
Easy to love, Verdelho is approachable and instantly enjoyable. It’s the kind of wine that makes people smile at first sip and leaves them wanting to share the experience.
2025 Pinot Gris | 12.5% | Enjoy Now–2028/29
Spice, nashi pear, citrus zest, Granny Smith crunch.
“Pinot Gris is all about subtlety and balance. Spice, nashi pear, citrus zest, Granny Smith crunch, even a flinty savoury note. It has a brightness that makes it perfect for drinking young, but enough texture to give it substance. It’s a wine that over-delivers.”
Pinot Gris often challenges expectations. Guests may arrive thinking of it as light and simple, only to be surprised by its depth and lingering finish.
2025 Riesling | 11.5% | Enjoy Now–2029/31
Lemon, lime, florals, lime curd, papaya, taut acidity.
“Riesling is our classic white—it’s pure, elegant, built to last. This vintage gives lemon, lime, florals, lime curd, and papaya, all tied with that taut acid line. It’s refreshing now, but I know it will evolve beautifully over the next decade.”
For Riesling devotees, this wine offers both instant pleasure and long-term reward. It’s delicious today, yet will reward patience for those who cellar it.
Discover the 2025 Whites
From the nutty elegance of Fiano to the age-worthy purity of Riesling, Tahbilk’s 2025 whites capture both tradition and innovation—wines shaped by the land, the season, and the people who love them.
These new releases are available now at Tahbilk Cellar Door, with Fiano, Albariño, and Verdelho poured exclusively for visitors. They can also be enjoyed alongside Chef Tracey Young’s spring menu at the Tahbilk Estate Restaurant, where seasonal dishes find their perfect match in the glass.
Be among the first to taste the story of the 2025 vintage.
