October
2017 Pete’s Pure Fiano, Euston, New South Wales
Ideal for the shift into springtime drinking and dining.
2017 The Willows Vineyard Riesling, Barossa Valley
A Northern Barossa Riesling full of fresh-cut citrus notes.
2018 BK Wines Rosé, Adelaide Hills
Bursting with sip-without-thinking pleasure.
2017 Labrune et Fils Pinot Noir, Southern France
A snappy, raspberry, red currant and cranberry-fruited wine.
2016 Sutton Grange Winery ‘Fairbank’ Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, Central
Victoria
Generous, old-school-styled drinking from Central Victoria.
2016 Lambrook ‘Aloft’ Shiraz, Adelaide Hills
Juicy blackcurrants, crushed violets and a soft push of tannin are all on
show.
October
2017 Dhiaga Wines Moscato Pét-Nat, Victoria
Like an invigorating IPA and tart, orangey amber wine at once.
2018 Swinging Bridge #003 ‘Amber’, Orange, New South Wales
Filled with yellow peach, tangerine and musk.
2018 Express Winemakers Grape Fields, Great Southern, Western Australia
This is primed for the beginning of picnic and barbecue season.
2017 Kindeli Verano Rosé, Nelson, New Zealand
Plenty of structure and purity underscoring the wine’s lo-fi attitude.
2018 William Downie ‘Cathedral’ Pinot Noir, Upper Goulburn
Brisk, lively and sustained by just enough complexity.
2017 Little Reddie ‘Rosso is Sex’ Refosco dal Peduncolo, Heathcote
Like its label, this wine forgoes tact for immediate pleasure.
October
2017 S.C. Pannell ‘Piccadilly’ Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills
A Chardonnay deserving of serious praise.
2016 Domaine du Pas Saint Martin ‘La Pierre Frite’ Saumur Blanc, Loire
Valley
Organic Chenin Blanc for lovers of zesty, chalky and textured wines.
2017 ColleStefano Verdicchio di Matelica, Marche, Italy
Saline and flinty characters lead the way.
2017 Hoddles Creek Estate ‘1er Yarra Valley’ Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley
Single-block Pinot Noir, from an excellent vintage.
2016 Azienda Agricola Montauto Ciliegiolo Sangiovese, Maremma Tuscany
Plush, deep and rich in black cherry and plum.
2016 Yangarra Estate Vineyard ‘Old Vine’ Grenache, McLaren Vale
Plenty of character and concentration.
