Monty's Leap Great Southern Riesling
93pt Riesling from vineyards in WA's remote Great Southern. "It's finely scented on the nose, revealing lime cordial, green apple, lemon zest, and wet limestone nuances, followed by a finely flowing palate that's focused and persistent. Splendidly structured by racy acidity, finishing persistent and linear. 93pts" (Sam Kim, Wine Orbit). For Ray Jordan it is "… a slightly riper and more generous style of riesling, especially on the nose, where you pick up more opulent notes of stone fruit and a little honey-like nectar. Yet the palate tightens up as it should, revealing a minerally, spicy character, with citrus tangs building. It has a fine talcy acidity and the flavour and palate are long. It’s a nice wine, especially in the medium term. 91pts". Phil Shilcock and Michelle Gray purchased the former Montgomery’s Hill in October 2017 and launched the Monty’s Leap brand. The mature vineyard (planted in 1996) is planted on the banks of the Kalgan River, 16km northeast of Albany.
Bream Creek Riesling
This Riesling from Bream Creek is made from vines over 40 years old. It has a rich nose, showing freshly cut lime, French citron tart, spice and floral notes. The palate reveals vibrant lime, lemon and grapefruit balanced against taut and lively Tasmanian acidity, resulting in a wine with excellent length and a crisp, refreshing finish. It is perfectly suited to fresh Tasmanian seafood and spicy Asian cuisine.
Castelli iL Liris Chardonna Denmark
The 2022 vintage of Castelli iL Liris Chardonnay from Great Southern is a true representation of the region's terroir. Upon pouring, the wine's pale gold hue immediately catches the eye, hinting at the elegance and finesse to come. On the nose, delicate aromas of white peach, lemon curd, and vanilla intermingle with subtle hints of toasted almond and a touch of flint. The palate is equally impressive, with a creamy texture and a perfect balance of ripe fruit and crisp acidity. Flavors of ripe pear, citrus, and a touch of honey unfold on the palate, leading to a long, lingering finish. This wine is a testament to the Castelli family's commitment to producing top-quality wines in Western Australia. Enjoy it now or cellar for a few years to experience its full potential.
Castelli Estate Riesling Great Southern
The 2024 Castelli Estate Riesling from the Great Southern region of Western Australia is a true standout in its vintage. This exceptional wine boasts a pale straw color with hints of green, glistening in the glass. On the nose, delicate aromas of lime blossom, green apple, and mineral notes invite you in for a taste. On the palate, this Riesling showcases a perfect balance of zesty acidity and luscious fruit flavors, including crisp Granny Smith apples, tangy lemon, and a touch of honeyed sweetness. The finish is long and refreshing, leaving a lingering impression of citrus and mineral nuances. Overall, this wine is a testament to the quality and craftsmanship of Castelli Estate, and a standout example of the potential of Great Southern wines. Enjoy now or cellar for future enjoyment.
Mr Mick Riesling
With the name of Tim Adams behind this exciting Riesling, it isn't hard to see why many have fallen in love with the wonderful, casual style aromatic white. Rich in lemon curd, lime aromas and flavour and with a touch of sweetness, this wine lends itself to some easy food matching; especially with Asian cuisine. Mouth-watering acidity and length of flavour will have you also falling in love with great Clare Valley Riesling.
Skillogalee Riesling
Lush, almost tropical aromas of pineapple, bananas and melon - the palate exhibits steely minerally flavours without being overly acidic. An excellent advertisement for Clare Riesling.
Once & Well Chardonnay
Once & Well is an elegant example of Chardonnay from the cool climate of Margaret River. Once & Well sets a high benchmark for this wine style. Ripe stone fruit and spring florals with hints of spice and oak on the nose, this wine has a mouth watering acidity structure that complement the richer mouthfill of the wine beautifully.
Flametree Chardonnay
Flametree are nestled in the picturesque Margaret River wine region where they continue to be surrounded by a buzz and excitement centred on the quality wine they are producing. Attention to detail is paramount in the winery where careful site, clonal and oak selections are made to produce exceptional Chardonnay's like this one. Characters of dried pears, grapefruit, melon and fig are balanced with searing acidity and a length of flavour that speaks to its promising future.
Deep Woods Reserve Chardonnay
Deep Woods Estate Reserve Chardonnay gives aromas of fresh stone fruit and citrus blossom combining with warm straw, cedar spice and chipped oyster shell. The Palate displays pure and elegant stone fruit, lime zest and jasmine. A fine acid backbone combines with lees-derived texture to produce a wine of depth, and complexity with an underlying minerality.
Seppelt Drumborg Riesling
Drumborg Vineyard has become one of Australia's premier vineyards for producing Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. Always in very limited supply, the Drumborg Riesling is a delicate white with pronounced floral notes and notes of citrus zest on the nose. The palate follows through with delicate lime flavours and a trademark zippy mineral acid backbone. Wonderfully fresh and vibrant early in its life, the Drumborg Riesling is also famous for ageing exceptionally well and will further develop in the bottle for a further decade or more.