2020 Corymbia Rocket’s Vineyard Chenin Blanc, Swan Valley
This is the third release of Corymbia’s Rocket Vineyard Chenin Blanc, sourced from organically grown grapes in the Swan Valley. Expect fresh aromas of lemon pith and pear, before opening to a palate of clarity with refreshing minerality. corymbiawine.com.au
2020 Millton Te Arai Chenin Blanc, Gisborne
Sourced from the coastal Te Arai Vineyard, this organic and biodynamic chenin blanc presents aromas of mango, green apple and tropical fruit. The palate holds great acidity, softened out with a touch of sweetness. millton.co.nz
2021 Gilbert Sauvignon Blanc, Orange
Sourced from the Borrodell and Gordon Hills vineyards at the foothills of Mt Canobolas in Orange, this sauvignon blanc is one of elegance and finesse.
The palate is textural and complex with nectarine, snow pea and guava rounded out by a long finish. gilbertfamilywines.com.au
2018 Greywacke Wild Sauvignon, Marlborough
An intricate and textural alternative style of sauvignon blanc, fermented entirely with naturally occurring yeast. Expect a generous palate of ripe, summer fruit with floral and herbal notes, finishing with a flinty dryness. greywacke.com
2019 Flowstone Chardonnay, Margaret River
A restrained and subtle example of Margaret River chardonnay sourced from a single vineyard in Karridale in the region’s south. Flavours of grapefruit and pear intertwine with great acidity and finesse. flowstonewines.com
2019 Blank Canvas Reed Chardonnay, Marlborough
A beautifully textured single vineyard chardonnay, with white nectarine, flinty structure and a rich, honeyed finish. The wine’s acidity carries the savoury oak characters, with full solids fermentation and wild yeasts providing complexity. blankcanvaswines.com
2021 Caledonia Australis Pinot Noir, Gippsland
Striking in the glass with its bright, ruby hue, this Gippsland pinot noir presents lifted aromas of red cherries and roses with a hint of cinnamon spice. On the palate, great acidity and tannins combine to result in a firm finish. southgippslandwinecompany.com
2020 Nanny Goat Vineyard Super Nanny Pinot Noir, Central Otago
Expect aromas of dark plum, blueberry and cola as a result of the use of some whole bunch. The palate is vibrant with red fruits, before opening up to a velvety, generous core of cherry and spice. nannygoatvineyard.co.nz
2019 Yangarra Estate Shiraz, McLaren Vale
Sourced from a combination of sand and ironstone soil sites in Blewitt Springs, the Estate Shiraz is a stellar example of McLaren Vale shiraz. The grapes go through wild yeast fermentation in open fermenters, with the addition of 2% viognier providing a lift to the wine. yangarra.com
2015 Cambridge Road Syrah, Martinborough
Sourced from the Cambridge Road Home Vineyard, this syrah is handled lightly with wild fermentation and no fining or filtration. The result is a wine of elegance, with notes of dark, spiced plum and great structure. cambridgeroad.co.nz
2014 Alkoomi Blackbutt, Frankland River
A blend of cabernet sauvignon, malbec and cabernet franc, this wine boasts rich, red fruit characters with hints of dark chocolate and fine tannins. Sourced from the oldest Alkoomi estate vineyards, the parcels are fermented separately before being hand plunged and aged in French oak. alkoomiwines.com.au
2018 Elephant Hill Hieronymus, Hawke’s Bay
From an absolute stellar vintage, this wine is a blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot, cabernet franc and a hint of malbec from the Gimblett Gravels area. It’s a bold, but concentrated wine with complexity, boasting notes of berry, spice and dried fruits. elephanthill.co.nz