November
2018 Frankland Estate ‘Rocky Gully’ Riesling, Great Southern
Well-balanced, zippy acidic drive, lemon, lime, phenolic texture.
2019 Hustle & Vine ‘Better Days’ Pinot Grigio, Adelaide Hills
Richer style, nashi pear, apple, sherbert.
2019 Terra do Rio ‘White Field Blend’ Arinot Alvarinho, Riverland
Delicate quinine character, citrus rind, light herbaceousness, nice tannic
grip.
2018 Lone Star Creek Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley
Ripely fruited, red and black berries, boysenberry, lick of tannin.
2017 El Paso del Lazo Tempranillo Shiraz, Tierra de Castilla
Ripe cherry cola aroma, boysenberry, delicate chocolate, gentle tannin.
2018 Gravity Wine Co. ‘Stardust’ Shiraz, Heathcote
Plush fruit core, juicy red fruit, olive tapenade, lick of spice.
November
2019 Lark Hill ‘Roxanne’ Pétillant Naturel Sangiovese Syrah, Canberra
District
Refreshing red fruit, guava, strawberry, lick of savouriness, flinty
reduction.
2018 Turon ‘Field Blend’ Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay Pinot Gris,
Adelaide Hills
Subtle savoury aromatics, hints of honey, ripe fruit, beautifully textured.
2019 Somos ‘Naranjito’ Verdelho, McLaren Vale
Exotic aromatics, orange, tangerine, and mealy spice.
2019 Mallaluka Rosé Sangiovese, Yass Valley
Fragrant aroma, bright red cherry and a crisp acidity.
2019 Between Five Bells ‘Red’ Nebbiolo Pinot Noir Aglianico Nero
d’Avola, Victoria
Bold, bright berries, nice tannin balance.
2017 Envínate ‘Lousas Viña de Aldea’ Mencía, Riberia Sacra
Vibrantly fresh red fruit, distinct minerality, easy-drinking qualities.
November
2015 Hoddles Creek ‘Blanc de Blancs’, Yarra Valley
Nicely textured, stone fruit, pear, gentle nuttiness.
2019 Nick O’Leary ‘Heywood Vineyard’ Riesling, Canberra District
Pure blossom aromatics, green melon, apple, phenolic drive, piercing acid
line.
2018 Cascina Feipu dei Massaretti Pigato, Liguria
Floral aromatics, lemon balm, crunchy white fruit, grapefruit pith.
2018 Garagiste ‘Merricks Cuve Béton’ Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula
Beautiful aromatics, crunchy red fruit, well-balanced tannins, loads of
spice.
2018 Arnaud Lambert ‘Terres Rouge’ Cabernet Franc, Loire Valley
Tart plum, cherry pip, subtle tobacco leaf, chalky tannins, lovely purity.
2018 Gentle Folk ‘Oakbank’ Shiraz, Adelaide Hills
Vibrant fruit with rolling texture and layered spice.
