July
NV Nocton Vineyard Sparkling Rosé, Coal River
Full of red berry aromatics, lovely biscuit notes, savoury complexity and a creamy texture.
2019 Galafrey Dry Grown Vineyard Riesling Müller-Thurgau, Great Southern
Lemon verbena aromatics with citrus pith, a touch of spice, nice texture and a hint of kaffir lime.
2019 Hoddles Creek Chardonnay, Yarra Valley
Nicely weighted with generous peach, a flinty edge, pink grapefruit and light oak toast.
2019 Blackhearts ‘Gate Series’ Sangiovese, Northern Victoria
Fleshy sweet cherries and red berries alongside savoury tannins and a long finish.
2019 Tumblong Hills ‘Table of Plenty’ Nebbiolo, Gundagai
Rose petal aromatics, red apple, redcurrant and chalky tannins.
2019 Vino Volta ‘Post Modern Seriousism’ Grenache, Swan Valley
Wild strawberry aromatics, dried herbs, chalky tannins and a line of salinity.
Recipe: Broad bean falafel with tahini dressing and salad & Vino Volta Grenache
July
2019 Mirco Mariotti ‘TRÈB’ Pétillant-Naturel, Emilia-Romagna
Incredibly fresh and savoury, with nice herbal notes.
2019 Somos Blanquito, McLaren Vale
Subtle floral aromatics with white stone fruit, a hint of grapefruit and orchard fruits.
2020 Blind Corner ‘Orange’, Margaret River
Textural and slurpy with light tropical notes, citrus zest and a nicely spiced backbone.
2019 Calyx ‘Morello Noir’ Morello Cherry & Pinot Noir, Victoria
Rose and cherry aromatics, firm acid line, glossy tannins and an earthy note.
2018 Envínate ‘Benje Tinto’, Tenerife
Elegant and fine boned with crushed strawberry, cracked pepper and wild flowers.
NV Doug Woodward Cloud Project ‘Serapan’, New England and Riverland
Ripe plum, fig, tart cherry, anise and fine tannins.
Recipe: Roasted autumn vegetables and kohlrabi slaw & Envinate Benje Tinto
July
2019 Granite Hills Riesling, Macedon
Musk aromatics, citrus blossom, slatey structure and zingy cool climate acidity.
2017 Portinari ‘Ronchetto’ Soave Classico, Veneto
Almond blossom aromatics, peach fuzz, citrus and subtle almond kernel.
2019 Paralian ‘Bowyer Ridge’ Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills
Fennel aromatics, white nectarine, almond meal, apple pie, hazelnut and chalky tannins.
2019 Rouleur ‘Arlo’s’ Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley
Complex with dried rose petal aromatics, ginger spice, dark red cherries and long powdery tannins.
2019 Aphelion ‘Affinity’ Grenache Mataro Syrah, McLaren Vale
Sweet red floral aromatics, poached berries, twiggy savouries and a hint of charcuterie.
2017 Jean-Louis Chave ‘Mon Coeur’ Côtes du Rhône, Rhône Valley
Violet aromatics, black raspberries, liquorice, pepper and savoury tannins to close.
Recipe: Poached chicken and pomelo & Paralian Bowyer
