WINES OF NSW
SPARKLING
4 TASTED
4 AWARDED
A strong result with an overall good display of fruit character and a couple of aged beauties!
Coppabella Cuvée Prestige Tumbarumba Sparkling Chardonnay
NV
Delightfully “old world” powerful and mature bouquet with a very flavoursome green apple palate showing citrus overtones and a buttery/butterscotch-like complexity.
3-5 $60
Highland Heritage Estate Patrono Brut Orange Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2017
Refreshing citrus bouquet with a hint of honey and luscious stonefruit flavours exhibiting delicate floral nuances.
3-5 $55
Colmar Estate Orange Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2015
Very attractive aromas of stonefruits with tropical notes and a bright fresh impact of flavours on the pleasant palate.
3-5 $60
Gallagher Wines Sparkling Duet Canberra District Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV
A very refreshing green apple/citrus style of sparkling with a smooth fine bead. $35
PINOT GRIS/GRIGIO
6 TASTED
5 AWARDED
Generally, these showed good varietal character but at the lighter end of the spectrum.
Cumulus Rolling Orange Pinot Grigio 2019
Attractive combo of fresh figs, apricots and bananas with hints of orange blossom. Lovely flavour profile; great varietal expression. $15.99
Colmar Estate Orange Pinot Gris 2019
Intense floral bouquet followed by a soft generous pear and yellow apple palate with excellent minerally acidity. $30
Trentham Estate Murray Darling Pinot Gris 2019
Plenty of citrus/pear fragrances with lovely refreshing varietal flavours. $18
Logan Weemala Orange Pinot Gris 2019
Pronounced berry aroma profile with flavours at the tropical end of the spectrum. $20
Nashdale Lane Colour Series Orange Pinot Gris 2019
Punchy fruit fragrances and well-structured palate with refreshing flavours. $28
OTHER WHITE VARIETALS & BLENDS
9 TASTED
8 AWARDED
“Great to see diversity in these varietal styles with good quality overall,” said one judge. “Nice to see restraint and winemakers’ understanding of varietal expression.”
Iron Gate Estate Classic Hunter Valley Verdelho 2019
Confectionery rich, peach driven, aromas with floral fragrances and a palate that delivers plenty of fruit with great flavours of peaches, tropical fruit and floral characters. $25
Trentham Estate The Family Murray Darling Vermentino 2019
A floral/confectionery fruit bouquet and a tropically framed palate that is fresh and appealing with acidity carrying the fruit. $18
Grove Estate Hilltops Fiano 2019
Soft fruit aromas with hints of sweetness and a touch of honey. Palate leaves a lasting impression of lovely complexity. $20
Tamburlaine Organic Wines Point 65 Hunter Valley & Orange Viognier 2019
Nose shows aromas of apricots and vanilla and is soft and rounded in the mouth with a typical viognier varietal palate. $30
Berton Vineyards Winemakers Reserve Riverina Aranel 2019
Some nutty citrus notes to the nose and lightly flavoured palate with good line of acid and a firm finish. $15
Grove Estate Hilltops Viognier 2018
Very citrussy style with subtle aromas and medium intensity palate with just a hint of apricots. $20
Topper's Mountain New England Gewurztraminer 2017
A stunning standout varietal statement on the highly perfumed nose and interesting spiciness to the warm palate. $35
Peter Drayton Wines Anomaly Hunter Valley Vermentino 2019
A fragrant mix of citrus and melons with a firm and crisp green apple palate. $30
SAUVIGNON BLANC
6 TASTED
6 AWARDED
A good line-up showing minerality rather than strong fruit and elegance rather than overpowering characters.
Highland Heritage Estate Mt Canobolas Orange Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Fabulous aromas: an elegance of cut grass and asparagus that is echoed on the smooth palate giving a mouthful of long, lingering and delicious flavours. $25
Allandale Winery Single Vineyard Orange Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Attractive guava and melon-like bouquet with attractive passionfruit characters dominating the nicely textured palate. $27
Highland Heritage Estate Generations Orange Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Elderflower, green peas and musky notes on the nose with a palate that shows “abundant varietal charm.” $CDO
Ross Hill Lily Orange Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Citrussy/melon intensity to the nose with gentle minerality. Palate is
