April
2018 J. Moreau & Fils Chardonnay, Vin de France
White floral aromatics, lime acidity, pure and crisp.
2018 Montevento Pinot Grigio, Veneto
Vibrant and crunchy with citrus and a lovely texture.
2018 Higher Plane Fiano, Margaret River
Full of pear, light citrus, almond meal and a savoury finish.
2019 Holm Oak ‘Protégé’ Pinot Noir, Tamar Valley
Bright strawberry, cranberry and some fine tannins.
2018 Campo Flores ‘Tinto’ Tempranillo Shiraz, Castilla
Dried herb aromatics with cola nut, red fruit and chalky tannins.
2018 Sons of Eden ‘Marschall’ Shiraz, Barossa Valley
Perfumed and lifted with jubey fruit, mocha, spice and a silky texture.
Recipe: Broccoli stems in broccoli sauce (2018 Montevento Pinot Grigio)
April
2018 Marco Barba ‘Barbabianca’, Veneto
Mandarin blossom aromatics with tangerine, zippy acidity and subtle tannic grip.
2019 Mountain People Pinot Gris, Orange
Musk aromatics with cinnamon, ginger, berries and stone fruit.
2019 Architects of Wine Skin Contact Riesling, Adelaide Hills
Full of sandalwood and spice with exotic aromatics, cumquat, ripe orange, malt and a hint of salinity.
2019 Gentle Folk ‘Village’ Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills
Youthful and fresh with blue fruit, bright acidity and soft tannins.
2017 4 Monos ‘GR-10’ Grenache Cariñena Morenillo Syrah, Sierra de Gredos
Rosehip aromatics, red liquorice, citrus zest and fine tannins.
2018 Ruggabellus ‘Fluus’ Cinsault Mataro Grenache Syrah, Barossa Valley
Floral aromatics with red currant, raspberry, bright acidity and lovely crunch.
Recipe: Eggplant dip and miso-roasted Japanese eggplant (2019 Architects of Wine Skin Contact Riesling)
April
2018 Clemens Busch Trocken Riesling, Mosel
Fresh grapefruit aromatics with green apple, lime and a savoury depth and texture.
2018 Prieler Pinot Blanc, Burgenland
White floral aromatics with citrus, white stone fruit, almond and a glycerol texture.
2018 Nocturne ‘Tassel Park’ Chardonnay, Margaret River
Pure fruited and nicely chiselled with grapefruit, white stone fruit and a gun-smoke character.
2019 Ravensworth ‘Regional’ Sangiovese, Canberra District
Fragrant dark cherry, spice, red fruits and a fine, textural palate.
2017 Famille Griveau La Côte Étoilée ‘Brouilly’ Gamay, Beaujolais
Floral pastille aromatics with black raspberry, boysenberry and harmonious tannins.
2017 Michael Hall ‘Sang de Pigeon’ Shiraz, Barossa Valley
Subtle orange aromatics with fleshy blackberries, rose water and tea-leaf tannins.
Recipe: White beans with lamb ribs and green goddess sauce (2018 Prieler Pinot Blanc, Burgenland)
