July
2017 Le Battistelle ‘Montesei’ Soave Classico, Veneto
Lees texture, citrus pith, zippy acid, lovely minerality.
2018 Logan ‘Weemala’ Pinot Gris, Orange
Light skin contact, stone fruit, hint of oak.
2018 Toorak Road Pinot Noir, Tumbarumba
Bright ripe cherry aromatics, subtle spice, hint of oak.
2017 Rockridge Estate Shiraz, Clare Valley
Ripe black plum, raspberry coulis, hint of coconut rough.
2016 Domaine de la Clapière ‘Jardin de Jules’, Languedoc-Roussillon
Blackcurrant, black brambly berries, a hint of tannin.
2017 Upside Wine ‘Fat Mutton Rouge’ Grenache, McLaren Vale
Black jubey fruits, red liquorice, some fine tannins, nice purity.
July
2018 Moonlit Forest Pinot Gris, Yarra Valley
Savoury tannin, orange peel, Vermouth botanics, lovely skinsy texture.
2018 Garage Project ‘Feast of Paradise III’ Sauvignon Blanc,
Marlborough
Textural, skinsy savouriness, malt, hint of tropical fruit.
2017 Tedo’s Marani Rkatsiteli Mtsvane, Georgia
On skins three to four weeks, exotic floral aromatics, salinity, lovely
fruit.
2018 Rasa Wines Rosé, Barossa Valley
Dry with peach and spice, wild strawberry, saline touch.
2018 Combes ‘De Franc’ Cabernet Franc, Yarra Valley
Whole bunch spice and lift, red currants, bramble fruit.
2018 The Other Right ‘Unfurl’ Shiraz, McLaren Vale
Light, lo-fi, plush red fruit, beautifully juicy, no SO2.
July
2018 Frankland Estate ‘Isolation Ridge’ Riesling, Frankland River
Concentrated citrus, lees texture, saline edge.
2017 Suavia ‘Monte Carbonare’ Soave Classico, Veneto
Elegant, jasmine, flint, white stone fruit, mineral, citrus.
2018 The Wanderer Chardonnay, Upper Yarra Valley
Citrus pith, apple, and stone fruit – crisp and delicious.
2017 Utter Pinot Noir, Acheron Valley
Bright florals, bramble fruit, lovely balance.
2017 Massolino Dolcetto d’Alba, Piedmont
Floral aromatics, vivid violet fruit, spice, earth, herbal.
2017 Ca’ La Bionda Valpolicella Classico, Veneto
Red berries, fine tannins, flint, pepper, dry savoury finish.
