October
NV Prince Estivac Blanc de Blancs, Alsace
Nice and dry with citrus blossom aromatics, almond meal and an autolytic character.
2019 Cherubino Ad Hoc ‘Wallflower’ Riesling, Great Southern
Lemon peel aromatics, a saline character, a fine acid line and soft texture.
2019 Trediberri Langhe Rosato, Piedmont
Orange essence, strawberry, tart citrus and light, fine tannins.
2020 Yokel Grenache, Swan Valley
Plump and juicy with sweet currants, goes beautifully with a chill.
2018 Werewolf Pinot Noir, Transylvania
Red-fruited with a nice oak character and a label that glows in the dark for good measure.
2019 Insieme Primitivo, Puglia
Full of plum, baking spices, light fig and a great acid line.
Recipe: Eggplant dip and miso-roasted Japanese eggplant & Trediberri Rosato
October
2020 Dr Edge ‘Dr Ongo’ Pétillant Naturel, Tasmania
Brisk and lively with strawberry tops, citrus and savoury finish.
2020 Moment Mori ‘Fistful of Flowers’, Heathcote
Incredibly refreshing with floral musk aromatics, citrus blossom and citrus zest.
2018 Gonc Winery Co ‘Grape Abduction’, Slovenia
Turkish delight aromatics, passionfruit, a floral touch and a dry, crisp finish.
2020 Jumpin’ Juice ‘Sunset’ Rosé, Victoria
Watermelon, tropical fruit, pink grapefruit and a hint of tannin.
2020 Blood Moon ‘Promise’ Schioppettino, Heathcote
Ribena, blackcurrant, a light smoky note, light grip and great spice character.
2019 Le Juice ‘Fleurie’ Gamay, Beaujolais
Floral rose aromatics with raspberry fruit and leaves, crunchy herbs and a hint of spice.
Recipe: Grilled prawns with orange coronation dressing & ‘Fistful of Flowers’
October
2019 Josef & Philipp Bründlmayer ‘Lossterrassen’ Grüner Veltliner, Kremstal
White pepper leads into ripe citrus, nice texture and a savoury line.
2020 Battles Pinot Grigio, Frankland River
Floral aromatics with nashi pear, red jazz apple, liquorice root and lemon balm.
2019 Novum Chardonnay, Marlborough
White stone fruit, almond meal, toasty tannins, lemon acidity and a beautiful length.
2019 Farr Rising Pinot Noir, Geelong
Aromatically pure with rich red cherry, raspberry, rolling texture and a lovely spice character.
2020 Aphelion ‘Welkin’ Grenache, McLaren Vale
Turkish delight aromatics lead into redcurrant, cinnamon, a fresh acid line and a savoury, herbal note.
2018 Osicka ‘Majors Creek Vineyard’ Shiraz, Heathcote
Full-fruited with plum, blackberry, boysenberry, crushed sage and tar-accented tannins.
Recipe: Smoked bone marrow butter with braised lentils & Novum Chardonnay
