NEW RELEASES
SPARKLING
9 TASTED
5 AWARDED
A mixed result with simple quaffing sparklings and those few that really stood out.
Tenafeate Creek One Tree Hill Sparkling Shiraz NV ⋆⋆⋆⋆
Big rich mature plumlike aromas showing hints of vanilla. The well-balanced palate has a complexity of developed flavours. $30 Chandon Vintage Brut Whitlands Strathbogie Yarra Valley Methode Traditionelle 2015 ⋆⋆⋆
Chandon vintage Brut Whitlands Strathbogie Yarra Valley Methode Traditionelle 2015 ⋆⋆⋆
A mature, complex and yeasty nose with an attractive complexity of smoky/meaty flavours. $42
Vero King Valley Prosecco NV ⋆⋆⋆
Smells like a fresh fruit salad with a fresh, simple and flavoursome fruit palate. Great quaffer. $15
Sorriso King Valley Prosecco NV ⋆⋆⋆
Aromas of honeysuckle and lemon with a creamy floral apple palate and crisp line of acid. $20
Pertaringa Lakeside South Australia Moscato 2018 ⋆⋆⋆
Punchy muscat aromatics and powerful confectionery sweet varietal flavours. $20
RIESLING
18 TASTED
15 AWARDED
"Beautiful elegance to these rieslings," said one judge. "The 2018 vintage looks like being a great year for this variety." “Finding characters of flowers, spices and rosewater all together is hard to capture but we see plenty of it here," said another.
Gatt Eden Valley High Eden Riesling 2017 ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
A lovely classic riesling nose that's clean and clear and smelling of limes and honeysuckle. The beautifully balanced palate is layered with fruit, spices and mineral elements. $30
Reillys Museum Release Clare Valley Riesling 2012 ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
A perfectly aged riesling. Alluring and complex nose and great palate balanced with lovely blend of toasty flavours, custard apples and citrus fruit. "Yum," was one succinct comment! $40
Taylors Clare Valley Riesling 2018 ⋆⋆⋆⋆ 1/2
A beautiful racy style in need of cellaring. Has lifted ripe citrus bouquet with floral notes and subtle yet intense varietal fruit flavours of limes and green apples. Offers plenty! $20
Brangayne of Orange Dry Orange Riesling 2018 ⋆⋆⋆⋆ 1/2
Great floral lift to the honeysucklelike aromas and an excellent palate with lashings of zesty lime/citrus flavours and good weight
