SOUTHERN VICTORIA & TASMANIA
SPARKLING
2 TASTED
2 AWARDED
A couple of aged versions but still showing great vibrancy. Well done!
Yarravale Reserve Yarra Valley Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot 2008
A complex sparkling with attractive aged characters, aromas of figs and brioche and a creamy palate with persistent flavours.
3-5 $65
Josef Chromy Roaring Beach Tasmania Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV
Open lifted fruit bouquet developing toasty notes and a firm, fresh citrusy palate. $29.99
OTHER WHITE VARIETALS
3 TASTED
3 AWARDED
All very nice examples to be had here. Worth seeking out!
Bream Creek Vineyard Tasmania Sauvignon Blanc 2019
Bright intense gooseberry and guava-like aromas and lovely concentration of tropical fruit flavours lifted with green overtones. $31
Soumah 'Hexham Vineyard' Yarra Valley Viognier 2019
A lifted ripe apricot nose and lighter style of palate with a nice mineral expression, stonefruit flavours and a phenolic grip.
3-5 $40
Innocent Bystander Yarra Valley Arneis 2019
A complexity of green apples, citrus and figs with a floral lift and bright acidity. $25
PINOT GRIS/GRIGIO
9 TASTED
7 AWARDED
A variable class of attractive mid-weight good drinking wines with some oak nuances and showing plenty of character.
Oakridge The Parish Yarra Valley Pinot Gris 2019
A flinty mineral-like character to the nose with spicy citrussy aromas and a delicate balance of flavours with more of the spicy citrus characters evident
