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Pear, lemon, papaya, orange zest, baking spice.

Plantagenet was one of the first wineries in Australia’s Great Southern, a vast coastal region south of Perth. Spring frosts, chilly sea breezes and early autumn rains can make ripening grapes here a dicey venture. But the temperate climate means that varieties like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir retain the freshness that makes them so appealing. Omrah—the second line to Plantagenet’s pricey high-end bottlings—shows the same finesse at an easier-to-swallow price. Plantagenet is powered by Green Energy. This is a governmentsupervised scheme which allows environmentally aware businesses to purchase 100 percent natural power. This is an extra expense for the company, which ensures that all of Plantagenet Wines’ power comes from 100 percent renewable sources. Winemaker Cath Oates once worked as a flying winemaker for Kendall Jackson in California at its La Crema winery.

This is the perfect wine to serve to those who think Australian Chardonnays will never compete with their Californian counterparts. Pour the wine alongside simply flavored fish, crab, lobster and chicken dishes, such as lightly poached salmon or roast chicken.

The House of Plantagenet was a royal dynasty that produced the fourteen Kings of England who ruled for the 331 years from 1154 until 1485.