BEST OF THE WEST
SPARKLING
2 TASTED
2 AWARDED
Two solid examples of Western Australian sparklings.
Howard Park Petit Jete Western Australia Sparkling Chardonnay NV
Lovely brioche-like complexity to the nose with creamy fruit driven flavours. Crisp and youthful. $32
Plantagenet Wyjup Collection Blanc de Blancs Mount Barker Sparkling 2017
Lifted citrus aromas and lightweight palate with green apple/lemon characters. Good acidity. $45
OTHER WHITE VARIETALS & BLENDS
17 TASTED
13 AWARDED
An impressive class of mixed white varietals. Many of these showed excellent acid balance, good varietal fruit definition and lovely drinkability. “Well done!” was the judges’ unanimous comment.
Green Door Geographe Fiano 2019
Nose is a unique complexity of limes and vinaigrette with a punchy palate intense with flavour, has just the right amount of phenolics, good acid line and great aftertaste. $28
Windy Creek Estate Swan Valley Vermentino 2019
A bright youthful wine with attractive herbal/capsicum aromas and some light peppery notes. Lovely salivating fruit flavours with crisp acidity to balance. $12
Wines of Merritt Wilyabrup Margaret River Chenin Blanc 2018
An opulent nose intense with toasty peach aromas and hints of mango. A complex full flavoured palate that has weight but isn’t fat and is underscored by the acid. $40
Happs Estate Margaret River Verdelho 2019
A tight well-made wine offering excellent drinking and has food friendly appeal with cellaring potential.
5+ $20
Flowstone Moonmilk White Margaret River Savagnin Viognier Gewurztraminer Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Nose is an appealing complexity of rose petals, stonefruits and some tropical notes with a palate bursting with fruit flavours. $22
RNB Pemberton Vermentino 2018
“A very different take on vermentino!” Pungent spicy/cedary aromas and persistent flavours with mouthwatering acidity. $28
RNB Pemberton Hárslevelü 2018
Different and very appealing. Interesting nose of nuts and honey with a complexity of sweet fruit and nutty savouriness. $28
Wines of Merritt Yallingup Margaret River Vermentino 2018
A complex lift of herbs with lemon rind nuances. Smooth long and flavoursome fruit palate. Simple but very enjoyable. $35
Wines of Merritt Yallingup Margaret River Vermentino 2017
Attractive tropical fruit nose with hints of honeyed development. Pretty citrus palate and a long lingering finish. $35
Windy Creek Estate Swan Valley Chenin Blanc 2019
Upfront fruit fragrances with a savoury note. Candied sweetness to the palate; loads of fruit flavours. $12
Oakover Nicholas Signature Western Australia Verdelho 2019
Aromas of pears and guavas. Warm and viscous in the mouth; a big hit of fruit flavours and soft acidity.
5+ $24
Sandalford 1840 Range Swan Valley Chenin Blanc 2019
Subtle zesty lemon bouquet and refreshing persistence of citrussy flavours.
3-5 $30
Fermoy Estate FE Western Australia Classic White 2017
A classic dry white style; all cut grass and green capsicum with a green herbal edge. $19
SAUVIGNON BLANC
9 TASTED
6 AWARDED
A solid class with nice textbook varietal characters. The higher scoring wines also exhibited extra
