A sophisticated and skilfully crafted Tumbarumba chardonnay that juxtaposes the cool, crunchy lemon, apple and white peach of the region with well-gauged complexity of struck flint and gunsmoke. It carries a cool, fine undercurrent of mineral structure, well balanced acidity, supportive oak and excellent persistence. $24 at Dan’s.
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A tiny production riesling of just 260 cases, retaining wonderfully youthful lime zest, kaffir lime spice and lime drop intensity more than a year after harvest. Fine, mineral mouthfeel is accented by wild fermentation and two months on yeast lees. A refined style of taut Eden Valley acidity, good fruit concentration and excellent persistence, punctuated […]
readFrom the coldest site on this legendary estate, wild yeast fermented in a giant 4,400L French oak ‘foudre,’ this is a seriously intellectual chardonnay at a cheerful price. A leesy, reductive bouquet of struck flint underscores the tension of subtle pear and grapefruit, while the palate is driven by savoury, lees-accented complexity and layered texture, […]
readFresh and well-balanced, with a good core of bright redcurrant and red cherry fruits and supple tannins softened by 18 months in French oak barrels. It could use a few more years in bottle to build depth and complexity. Good value at $18 direct.
readI cannot think of a better tawny at this price! Morris’ tawnies are privileged to considerable maturity at every level, and even this entry rendition is an impressive average of nine years of age. Fresh fruit lift is beautifully balanced with rancio, nutty complexity and notes of fig paste, completed with seamlessly integrated spirit and […]
readEarly harvest and stainless steel tank fermentation captures the lively, crunchy pear and guava freshness of verdelho. A gentle undercurrent of textural mouthfeel makes for an ideal partner with sushi and sashimi. $18 direct.
readFor a good sized bottle, this is a teeny price to pay for a topaque of 3-5 years average age. Young, primary fruit is the emphasis, encapsulating muscadelle’s signature tea leaves, honey and butterscotch notes in a sweet style. Best price direct.
readThis is no small price to pay for a small bottle of sweet, low alcohol fizzy wine, but for this you’re buying into one of the better moscatos on the shelves. It’s creamy and rounded, with flavours of nectarine jam, rosewater and cooked strawberries. Impeccable acid balance lifts it to the next level, offsetting considerable […]
readCenturies of heritage and experience at Campbells filter right down to its entry muscat, a sweet and lively style of apricot, spice, caramel, golden syrup and honey. It’s lifted by a fresh rosewater lift, a celebration of the heady aromatics of young muscat. $15 at Liquorland Direct.
readIs this the best sub-$20 Margaret River chardonnay? Yes. And this week it’s the best sub-$15 ($14 at Our Cellar). It ticks all the boxes like nothing else at this price: pure lemon blossom, grapefruit and white peach, powerful Gin Gin clone, lively energy of malic acidity, texture of barrel fermentation and complexity of lees […]
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