June
2018 Valentine Riesling, Yarra Valley
Lifted aromatics, green melon, citrus blossom, a touch of flint.
2017 Shadow Cape Chardonnay, Margaret River
Vibrant and fresh fruited, lemon acidity, citrus blossom and white peach.
2018 Billy Button Bianco, Alpine Valleys
Spicy floral aromatics, zingy acidity, ripe citrus and great texture.
2017 Ampel Pinot Noir, Tasmania
Medium-weight, red cherry, plum and a nice tannic structure.
2016 Coppiere Montepulciano d’Abruzzo, Abruzzo
Ripe cherry aromatics, dried herbs, red liquorice, light charcuterie and juicy fruit.
2017 Larry Cherubino Apostrophe ‘Posessive Reds’, Great Southern
Perfumed florals, red fruit, white pepper and a nice weight.
June
2018 Tim Ward ‘I’ll Fly Away’ Pétillant Naturel Riesling, Eden Valley
Clean and bright with citrus, blossom, lime leaf and subtle citrus rind.
2017 Latta ‘Gisborne’ Sauvignon Blanc, Macedon Ranges
Beautifully textural with a lifted feel and citrus zest.
2018 Brave New Wine ‘Klusterphunk’ Chardonnay, Great Southern
Passionfruit, orange, pineapple, guava, honey blossom and herbal hint.
2018 Good Intentions ‘Shapeshifter Red’, Mount Gambier
Plush red fruit character, a touch of earth, nice dusty tannin.
2018 Trutta Shiraz, Bendigo
Red and black fruit, pepper spice, great varietal character.
2018 Somos Cabernet Franc, McLaren Vale
Red apple, touch of herbaceousness and fresh easy-drinking fruit.
June
2017 Prinz Trocken Riesling, Rheingau
Fresh acidity, red apple, nicely weighted, delicate golden edge.
2018 Terrason Aligoté, Yarra Valley
Citrus blossom aromatics, fresh lemon, almond meal and light stonefruit character.
2018 Valentine Chardonnay, Yarra Valley
White stonefruit, lovely flinty reduction, pink grapefruit, well-integrated oak character.
2018 Pooley Estate Pinot Noir, Coal Valley
Beautifully fragrant, with distinct varietal character, sweet spice and cherry compote.
2016 Fattoria Rodáno Chianti Classico DOCG, Tuscany
Fresh red cherry aromatics, sweet tobacco, nice tannic grip balanced by elegant fruit.
2017 Mount Mary ‘Réflexion’ Cabernet Franc, Yarra Valley
Quite serious, floral nose, sweet core of fruit, a little spice, nice firm structure.
