Crunchy, spicy and fleshy all at once, this friendly and versatile blend is built on pinot gris and accompanied by riesling and a dribble of gewurztraminer and pinot blanc. Low acidity and well handled phenolics make for impeccably fine texture, supporting a fragrant palate of nashi pear and almost ripe nectarine. $17 at No Frills, […]
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A core of pinot noir provides creamy softness, sangiovese and nebbiolo add grip and the influence of old barrels provide savoury complexity. The result is a pale and refreshing rosé of generous, fleshy mid-palate and taut, focused and finely textural finish, alive with flavours of pomegranate, watermelon and pink pepper. $17 at Wine List Australia, […]
readA brand new release from De Bortoli, a great value example of signature pinot blanc, capturing the nashi pear and citrus zest crunch, white nectarine fleshiness, spice and finely structured texture that characterise this variety. It’s been partly handled in old barrels like chardonnay and partly like riesling, building a palate shape of great versatility. […]
read2013 is a particularly approachable vintage for Geoff Weaver’s Sauvignon, an early harvest that has produced an open and accessible style of lovely precision and accurate definition. Cool, high altitude minerality and texture accent a taut palate of fragrant lemon blossom, pink lady apple and pink grapefruit notes. $20 at Jim Murphy’s.
readThe 21st release of Grosset SSB is perhaps the most stunningly pure and fragrant under this label yet. The precision of lemon blossom, lime zest and granny smith apple is breathtaking, and there’s no hint of a seam between Clare Valley semillon and Adelaide Hills sauvignon blanc. Brilliantly floral and delightfully fresh, with a bright […]
readClassic gris, a captivating contrast between the refreshing cut of grapefruit acidity of the Upper Yarra Valley and the luscious, inviting, sweet pear, honeysuckle and nutmeg of ripe fruit. A wine of impressive fruit expression and focused poise, with understated sweetness smoothing the way for a gently textural and persistent finish. A versatile food partner. […]
readI first encountered Alluvius shortly after it hit the bottle, and immediately it proclaimed the calibre of the season in the Hunter. It’s taut and honed, with a linear acid spine, tightly coiled structure and slatey texture. Lime blossom and pink grapefruit notes carry with great persistence, promising impressive potential for the medium-term. $33 at […]
readGewurztraminer often lacks verve and structure, but this Adelaide Hills vineyard has delivered a lively and zesty style of lemon zest crunch. All the theatrics of this precocious variety are on display in guava exotics, subtle rosewater perfume and finely textural mouth feel, drawing together in a honed and focused finish of lingering persistence. There’s […]
readLeonay 2013 hails from the same vineyard as the 2011 and 2012, the highest vineyard in Watervale, planted in the 1950s on a hilltop of thin topsoils over limestone and shale. It’s a wine of wonderful stony, chalky mineral texture, lifted by pretty aromas of lemon and lime blossom and pink lady apple. A core […]
readSt Hallett has nailed 2013, producing one of the lowest alcohol rieslings among the Eden Valley bargains. It’s a gentel and focused style reflecting accurate lemon and fresh pear definition, well-defined acid line and finely textured, soft phenolic presence. A well balanced wine of good persistence and great value for money. $14 at Amatos.
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