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Warner Vineyard The Rest Beechworth Chardonnay 2016

Posted: October 4, 2018

The subdued nose not giving much away at the moment but the flinty palate is rich and full of lingering peach-like flavours.

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Goldman Wines Olivia Beechworth Chardonnay 2016

Posted: October 4, 2018

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.

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Piano Piano Sophie’s Block Beechworth Chardonnay 2015

Posted: October 4, 2018

Nose showing delicate nuances of rock melon and pineapple with plenty of oaky aromatics. The palate has balanced complexity of oak and fruit flavours.

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Stanton & Killeen Rutherglen Chardonnay 2017

Posted: October 4, 2018

Appealing aromas reminiscent of melons and pineapples and has a fresh flow of crisp minerally citrus flavours with a hint of toasty oak.

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Brown Brothers 1889 Milawa Chardonnay 2017

Posted: October 4, 2018

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.

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Gapsted Wines Ballerina Canopy King Valley Chardonnay 2017

Posted: October 4, 2018

Subtle nose with delicate aromas and has a broader oak driven palate showing some interesting funky notes, floral melon fruit and minerally acidity.

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Buller Wines Calliope Rutherglen Chardonnay 2017

Posted: October 4, 2018

Very fragrant honeyed melon bouquet with obvious peachy flavours on the palate and some clever use of toasty oak.

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Goldman Wines Alpine Valleys Chardonnay 2017

Posted: October 4, 2018

Developing fruit aromas; nice use of oak to compliment. Palate exhibits a delicate balance of fruit, oak and acid.

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Vinea Marson Grazia Alpine Valleys White Blend 2014

Posted: October 4, 2018

Spicy nose with interesting characters reminiscent of pickled onions. Green limes are evident on the palate and well integrated with the oak.

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Rutherglen Estates Shelley’s Block Rutherglen Viognier Marsanne Rousanne 2016

Posted: October 4, 2018

Developed bouquet with hints of savouriness. Slightly oily in the mouth and full of good fruit flavours with a nice clean finish.

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Rutherglen Estates Renaissance Rutherglen Viognier Roussane 2016

Posted: October 4, 2018

An oak driven nose showing spicy complexity. Great palate; it’s powerful, balanced and complex with subtle viognier flavours and an intriguing texture. Good solid acid spine.

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Scion Handpicked Rutherglen Viognier 2017

Posted: October 4, 2018

The nose is delightfully delicate with some apricots and some spiciness, these delicate characters following through onto the long youthful palate. Great acidity.

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Boynton’s Feathertop Limited Release Alpine Valleys Friulano 2017

Posted: October 4, 2018

A subtle nose of peaches and pears which follows through onto the long lingering palate.

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Boynton’s Feathertop Limited Release Alpine Valleys Fiano 2017

Posted: October 4, 2018

Young vibrant pear aromas and a very attractive fresh varietal fruit palate that is showing good balance, texture and length.

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Souters Rosewhite Vineyard Alpine Valleys Gewurztraminer 2015

Posted: October 4, 2018

A pleasing floral/lychee bouquet and good floral fruit definition on the palate.

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Souters Rosewhite Vineyard Alpine Valleys Gewurztraminer 2017

Posted: October 4, 2018

The nose shouts of fresh lifted lychee aromatics which is echoed on the crisp clean palate. Nice chalky notes and balancing acidity.

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Gapsted Wines Valley Selection King Valley Riesling 2017

Posted: October 4, 2018

Subtle floral/citrus bouquet and good citrussy varietal palate. Good acid drive.

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Brown Brothers Cellar Door Release King Valley Albarino 2017

Posted: October 4, 2018

A pleasant aromatic sweetness to the nose and interesting, slightly oily, apple and pear fruit palate.

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Gapsted Wines Tobacco Road King Valley Pinot Grigio 2017

Posted: October 4, 2018

Flinty fragrances with slightly green edge. Varietal richness on the front palate. Fruity finish.

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Dal Zotto Wines King Valley Pinot Grigio 2017

Posted: October 4, 2018

Lovely nose smelling of fresh spring flowers and citrus blossom. The spritzig pear palate has excellent varietal definition with lovely lingering acidity on the finish.

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Brown Brothers 1889 Milawa Pinot Grigio 2017

Posted: October 4, 2018

Smelling of fresh peaches, melons and pears with an elegant, well balanced and delicate style of palate.

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Michelini Italian Selection Alpine Valley Pinot Grigio 2017

Posted: October 4, 2018

Nose is a shy mix of pears and almonds. The palate is crisp and long with delicate flavours.

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Morris of Rutherglen Rutherglen Sparkling Shiraz Durif NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Delightful savoury aromatics with a palate that is an integrated medley of soft fruit, gentle tannins and excellent oak

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Brown Brothers Patricia Brown King Valley Sparkling Pinot Noir 2011

Posted: October 4, 2018

Toasty complexity to the nose; nice secondary characters. Aged yeasty palate underscored with good crisp acidity

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Brown Brothers King Valley Prosecco NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

A fine lifted bouquet of citrus and jasmine/floral nuances. Elegant apple pear palate with an impression of sweetness

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Gapsted Wines High Country King Valley Prosecco NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

Subtle toffee apple aromatics with a fuller flavoursome style of palate and nice toasty/yeasty elements.

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Dal Zotto Wines Pucino No 1 King Valley Prosecco 2017

Posted: October 4, 2018

A faint floral whiff to the lemon blossom nose. Very fine mousse and good weight of sherbet-like flavours with lingering acidity.

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Dal Zotto Wines Pucino No 1 King Valley Prosecco NV

Posted: October 4, 2018

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!

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Andrew Buller Wines Rutherglen Frizzante 2016

Posted: October 4, 2018

A desert style wine. Spicy syrupy aromas and a very sweet flavoursome palate with burnt citrus notes.

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