Lark Hill 'Estate Grown' Riesling
The 2023 vintage of Lark Hill 'Estate Grown' Riesling from the Canberra District is a truly exceptional offering from the renowned New South Wales winery. With a pale straw colour and vibrant green hues, this wine immediately catches the eye. On the nose, delicate aromas of fresh lime, Granny Smith apples, and white flowers dance together, while the palate delivers a burst of zesty citrus, crisp green apple, and a subtle minerality. The acidity is perfectly balanced, creating a refreshing and lively mouthfeel that lingers on the finish. This Riesling is a true representation of the unique terroir of the Canberra District, and its 2023 vintage is a testament to the winemaking expertise of Lark Hill. Enjoy now or cellar for a few years to experience the evolution of this exceptional wine.
McWilliams 1877 Chardonnay
The wine shows vibrant youthful pale gold colour. The aroma is filled with white nectarine and popcorn notes. The palate explodes with a creamy texture of white peach and nectarine balanced by acidity with hints of butterscotch, nougat and almond flavours. Pair with fresh or grilled Australian tiger prawns or any other seafood dishes. Chardonnay is also a great match to white meat based dishes. If you want to keep simple, a selection of premium cheeses.
Olivier Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc 'Les Setilles'
Olivier Leflaive was co-manager of Domaine Leflaive until 1994 before withdrawing to concentrate on his own venture which he started in 1985. Today the domaine produces wine from some 65 appellations with 85% of the production being white wine. One of Burgundys most respected producers the estate produces a number of domaine wines from its own vineyards alongside its range of negocé bottlings. This Chardonnay has aromas of white flowers, peach, grilled almonds and lemon peel dominate on a mineral background. The attack is full and warm on the palate with a lively and gourmand finish.
Brokenwood Forest Edge Chardonnay
By Farr Viognier
Gary Farr is Victorian wine royalty and is now making his By Farr wines in collaboration with his son, Nick. The results have been wines of utmost pedigree and character and this Viognier is no exception. While retaining the trademark complexity and palate texture, this Viognier has a wonderful floral lift and aromatic nature to it that makes it undeniably appealing to drink young.
Robert Weil Rheingau Riesling Trocken
Hoddles Creek 1er Yarra Valley Chardonnay
Kooyong Chardonnay
Sandro Mosele continues to take Kooyong's estate wines to heights unseen for the price. Focus, linear acidity and supreme elegance are all hallmarks of Sandro's work and all can be seen here. Along with great precision, comes lovely fruit characters also that work with a whole range of Asian-fusion cuisine.
Tyrrell's Vat 1 Semillon
Tyrrell's Vat 1 Semillon is one of Australia's great white wines and has the capacity to age superbly in the bottle. This release continues the recent immaculate line up of Vat 1s that show classic citrus floral and honey aromas. The palate is dry, yet full-flavoured with lovely crisp acidity. Still only a relative baby in terms of Vat 1s longevity, this bottle will reward you for decades to come.
Tyrrell's Vat 47 Chardonnay
What a magnificent wine! A pioneer in the modern Australian Chardonnay stakes, the Vat 47 from the Hunter Valley has a silky bouquet of melon stone fruit and creamy oak that is followed by a palate of extraordinary balance and length. An absolute classic and will only get better with some medium term ageing.

