The banks of the North Para River at Light Pass have been home to the Scholz family since 1845 and their family vineyard is the source of one of the best value rieslings on the Barossa floor. If rapier sharp riesling is not your vibe, the rounded generosity and immediate appeal of 2013 is just […]
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The fragrant delicacy of cool climate pinot noir makes for some of the most enticing rosés, and this one is especially engaging, friendly, elegant and gorgeous. Pristine rose petals, pomegranate and strawberry hull are all present in this delightfully refreshing, impeccably ripe and crunchy style, accented with softly mineral texture and taut acidity.
readAccurate, enticing and varietal, nebbiolo brings notes of liquorice to the lovely ripe guava and watermelon core of this fresh, textural and almost dry rosé. It finishes with lingering mouth feel and fresh elegance. $18 at Cracka (2012).
readCrunchy, 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, […]
readA 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 […]
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