La Gemiere Sancerre
AJ Adam Hofberg Auslese
Wonderfully overlapping notes of lemon, grapefruit and lime zest very fresh, precise and fascinating, elegant but rich of later-summer flavours.
Girlan IGT 448 Vigneti Delle Dolomiti
A super aromatic, juicy wine thats perfect for drinking over the warmer months. Similarly weighted to a Cheverny or Pouilly Fumé, you can expect a mouthwatering, tangy wine with the characters of spring blossom, citrus peel and fresh cut herbs on both the nose and the palate. In the mouth its crunchy, racy and refreshing, but becomes more and more textural over time in the glass.
Dry River Pinot Gris Australia
The Dry River Pinot Gris Australia 2022 is a stunning representation of the terroir of Martinborough. With a delicate pale straw hue, this vintage immediately entices the senses with its vibrant aromas of ripe stone fruits, such as peach and apricot, along with hints of citrus blossom and a touch of honey. On the palate, the wine displays a lovely balance of crisp acidity and subtle sweetness, showcasing flavours of juicy pear, white peach, and a touch of spice. The finish is long and refreshing, leaving a lingering sensation of zesty lemon on the tongue. This Pinot Gris is a true expression of the skill and dedication of Dry River, one of New Zealand's most esteemed wineries. Enjoy now or cellar for a few years to experience its full potential.
Hardys Eileen Hardy Pinot Noir
Eileen Hardy was a pioneer of the Australian wine industry and the inspiration beind this iconic range of wines, including this inaugural release of a Pinot Noir. Unashamadely Burgudnian in style with a dedication to terroir which has seen fruit being harvested from both Victoria's Yarra Valley and Tasmania has seen a wine of not only purity and elegance, but one of power and richness.
McHenry Hohnen Burnside Chardonnay
McHenry Hohnen is the quintessential family owned business with Murry McHenry and David Hohnen being brothers-in-law and the winemaking now being handled by David's son-in-law Ryan Walsh. With decades of Western Australian winemaking and selling history behind David and Murray the wines being produced are of utmost purity and subtlety. The Burnside Chardonnay is a relative recent addition to the range and is a funky, wild little number with attractive stone fruit characters that are balanced by a beautiful natural acidity.
Benjamin Leroux
Two Paddocks Proprietor's Reserve Last Chance Pinot Noir
The Last Chance is a beautifully sited small terrace perched above the Earnscleugh Valley, carefully planted with well-tended Burgundian clone pinot noir. It is one of a small cluster of the worlds most southerly vineyards and takes its name from the watercourse that runs through its heart, hand-dug by gold miners in the 1860s The Last Chance. The soils are raw schist gravels. The Last Chance Pinot Noir is hand picked and sorted in the vineyard. One-third whole-bunch natural fermentation in a 3.5 tonne wooden vat. Five-day cold soak. Post fermentation transferred to medium and light toast French barriques for 11 months maturation. One-third new wood and the balance in second and third fill barrels. Light filtration prior to bottling. The Lasdt Chance Pinot Noir typically shows thyme, wild flower, red fruit and spiciness on the nose leading to a complex palate showing great coverage, elegance and length.
Two Paddocks Proprietor's Reserve First Paddock Pinot Noir
The First Paddock is Two Paddocks original vineyard. Planted in 1993, it is among Central Otagos oldest vineyards, superbly situated in upper Gibbston, meticulously tended and planted to carefully selected Burgundian Pinot Noir vines clones. This wine is typically sourced from the same 25 rows of Clone 5, planted in 1993. Hand harvested and sorted then a 50% whole bunch indigenous ferment in a dedicated First Paddock French oak vat. Matured in 30% new French oak with the balance in older wood for an extended 14 months of barrel maturation. The First Paddock Pinot Noir is typically dark, brooding and spicy, with dried herb aromatics and a textured palate showing brightness, finesse and elegance on a long finish.