December
2020 Vino Aperto Prosecco, King Valley
Clean and pure, with citrus blossom, subtle honeysuckle and green apple.
2018 Bonnet-Huteau ‘Dabinieres’ Muscadet, Loire Valley
Crisp with a defined minerality, ripe lemon and a subtle savoury lees note.
2020 Dune ‘Bonaire’ Rosé, McLaren Vale
Rose petal aromatics, strawberry, chalky tannins, watermelon and a lick of spice.
2019 Domaine Romy ‘Les Pierres Dorées’ VV Gamay, Beaujolais
Spritely with fleshy berries, blood plum, red rose petals and sandy tannins.
2020 Blackhearts ‘Gate Series’ Tempranillo, Northern Victoria
Plush and succulent, with berry, cherry ripple, a light sappy note and a lick of tannin.
2019 Prix Fixe ‘Cuvée Jean-Paul’ Grenache Syrah, Southern Rhône
Fruit-forward with jubey red berries, red liquorice, subtle herbs and chalky tannins.
Recipe: Padrón peppers with tomato bread and aioli – 2020 Dune ‘Bonaire’ Rosé, McLaren Vale
December
2020 Jamsheed ‘Park’ Pétillant Naturel, Yarra Valley
A dry, savoury, and crisp blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah, with light red berry notes.
2019 Murgo Etna ‘Bianco’ Carricante Catarratto, Sicily
Peach skin, chamomile, and citrus pith, with an ocean spray salinity and brisk acidity.
2020 Noisy Ritual ‘Skin Contact’ Sauvignon Blanc, Sunbury
Tropical fruit aromatics, with musk, citrus acidity and a savoury grip.
2019 Matunei ‘Mutabilis’ Vino Rosato, Piedmont
Delightfully savoury, with an aperol character, orange and chalky tannins.
2020 Bink ‘Little Red’, McLaren Vale
Crunchy and bright, with red berries, a lively acidity and soft tannins.
2020 Ada Wine Co. ‘The Nudist’ Grenache, McLaren Vale
Sweet red cherry, raspberry, red apple and sweet spice.
Recipe: Broccoli stems in broccoli sauce – 2019 Murgo Etna ‘Bianco’ Carricante Catarratto, Sicily
December
2019 Cantina Prà Soave ‘Otto’, Veneto
Citrus blossom aromatics, melon, pear, green and red apple and a savoury finish.
2019 One Block Pinot Gris, Mornington Peninsula
Richly textured with citrus, firm phenolics, concentrated acidity and flinty minerality.
2019 A. Rodda ‘Smiths Vineyard’ Chardonnay, Beechworth
Dense and savoury with explosive aromatics, nashi pear, white stone fruit and a prominent oak character.
2019 Ashton Hills ‘Piccadilly’ Pinot Noir, Adelaide Hills
Sweet and lifted with ripe strawberries, red cherry and earthy herbs.
2019 Spinifex ‘Dominion’ Grenache, Barossa Valley
Pure-fruited with rose florals, raspberry, red plum and a juicy weave of ripe tannin.
2018 Faury ‘Collines Rhodaniennes’ Syrah, Northern Rhône
Ripe olive and violet aromatics, blackberry and granitic tannins.
Recipe: Chicken mousseline sausages with petits pois à la française – 2019 A. Rodda ‘Smiths Vineyard’ Chardonnay, Beechworth
