April
2017 Venchiarezza ‘Vigna del Tempo’ Friulano, Friuli
Floral, fresh acid, pear, concentrated, clean and precise.
2017 Wines of Merritt Chenin Blanc, Margaret River
Extended skin contact, lemon barley, white stone fruit, grapefruit pith.
2018 Freeman ‘Rondo’ Rondinella Rosé, Hilltops
Well-weighted, peach, rockmelon, velvety texture.
2018 Sieber Road Tempranillo Grenache Montepulciano, Barossa Valley
Juicy, bitter chocolate edge, incredibly more-ish.
2016 Moppity ‘Lock & Key’ Shiraz, Hilltops
Poached fruit, baking spice, saturating rich tannins.
2018 Six Acres ‘Spectrum’ Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley
Ripe berries, forest floor, subtle cedar, lovely finesse.
April
2017 Croci Ermano Sur Lie ‘Lubigo’ Ortrugo Frizzante, Lazio
Skin contact, lightly sparkling, beautifully balanced florals and tannins.
2018 Between Five Bells Amber White Blend, Geelong
Spicy ginger, zesty acid, apricot, hint of savouriness.
2018 Xavier Goodridge ‘Procrastinator’ Pinot Gris, Henty
Light and juicy skin contact gris, delicately tannic.
2018 Avani Amrit ‘Tucks Road’ Chardonnay, Mornington Peninsula
Apple pie, refreshing lemon acid, concentrated citrus peel.
2018 Le Timbre Space Quartet No. 2 Light Red, Victoria
Intense raspberry with a lovely crunch, delicious chilled.
2017 Didier Montchovet Coteaux Bourguignons Gamay, Burgundy
Tense acid lines, red berries, subtle pepper.
April
2018 Heroes Vineyard Dry Riesling, Otways
Organic, well-structured, textural drive, ripe citrus.
2017 Cannibal Creek Sauvignon Blanc, Gippsland
Loire-esque, lemon myrtle, cut glass, delicate savouriness.
2017 Medhurst Estate Chardonnay, Yarra Valley
Lean and chiselled grapefruit pith, delicate character, touch of new oak.
2017 Montalto Estate Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula
Dark fruit, well-integrated oak, delightful roundness and weight.
2018 Aphelion ‘The Verdant’ Grenache, McLaren Vale
Black raspberry, gamey edge, forest floor, so so good.
2016 Monchiero Langhe Nebbiolo, Piedmont
Rose and dried herb aromas, ripe cherry, new leather – perfect with food.
