victoria
sparkling
Grampians Estate Rutherford Grampians Sparkling Shiraz 2014 ⋆⋆⋆⋆1/2
Rich musky fruit cake characters on the nose with minty hints. Lovely complexity of dark berry flavours with a dash of spice, soft tannins and balanced sweetness. $35
Dal Zotto Wines Pucino No 1 King Valley Prosecco NV ⋆⋆⋆⋆1/2
Pale straw wine with a very fine bead and delicate nuances of citrus blossom aromas. Vibrant lemon and apple-like flavours are balanced by good acidity. Very drinkable! $20
Dal Zotto Wines Pucino No 1 King Valley Prosecco 2017 ⋆⋆⋆⋆
A faint floral whiff to the lemon blossom nose. Very fine mousse and good weight of sherbet-like flavours with lingering acidity. $23
Seppelt Original Sparkling Victoria Sparkling Shiraz 2014 ⋆⋆⋆⋆
Briary fruit bouquet with a floral lift and some Christmas cake-like spiciness on the vibrant blackberry palate with its soft tannins. $17.95
chardonnay
Boat O’ Craigo Black Spur Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2017 ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
Deeply coloured wine smelling of pineapples, almond meal and spices. The creamy textured palate has beautiful purity of fruit flavours with phenolic grip adding complexity. $28
Santolin Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2017 ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
Minerally characters on the nose with a lovely varietal profile of citrus and subtle spices as it opens up in the glass. The elegant, pristine palate is loaded with stonefruit flavours. $40
Goldman Wines Olivia Beechworth Chardonnay 2016 ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
Delightful aromas of gooseberries, melons and pineapples laced with creamy smoky oak. The palate is powerful with generous pear/melon flavours balanced by toasty oak. $38
Piano Piano Sophie’s Block Beechworth Chardonnay 2015 ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
Nose showing delicate nuances of rock melon and pineapple with plenty of oaky aromatics. The palate has balanced complexity of oak and fruit flavours. $38
Brown Brothers 1889 Milawa Chardonnay 2017 ⋆⋆⋆⋆1/2
A lean, green and lifted bouquet with a dusting of oak. Good palate length and crisp limey flavours that linger across the palate. Some oak but it’s not reliant on it. $18.80
Gapsted Wines Ballerina Canopy King Valley Chardonnay 2017 ⋆⋆⋆⋆1/2
Subtle nose with delicate aromas and has a broader oak driven palate showing some interesting funky notes, floral melon fruit and minerally acidity. $25
Scotchmans Hill Bellarine Peninsula Chardonnay 2016 ⋆⋆⋆⋆1/2
Golden wine with intense ripe stonefruit bouquet and tropical touches.
