A nose of fresh apples, citrus and just a slight hint of yeast. Palate also shows fresh fruit and a little kick of refreshing acidity. Simple but somewhat calming for the price (Around $17AU). 85/100 Drink: Now
Category: Hunter Valley
Fast Facts: Country: Australia Region: Hunter Valley, New South Wales Winemaker: Steve Dodd Variety: 100% Chardonnay Closure: Cork Oak: 9 months in new French Oak RRP: $26AU
Fast Facts: Country: Australia Region: Hunter Valley, New South Wales Winemaker: Phillip Ryan Variety: 100% Semillon Closure: Cork Oak: Unoaked RRP: $ 18AU Outside the Hunter Valley, Semillon is infrequently bottled as a single grape varietal wine. Most commonly it is blended with Sauvignon Blanc, making two classic French white wines, White Bordeaux/Graves and Sauternes. […]
Fast Facts: Country: Australia Region: Hunter Valley, New South Wales Winemaker: Monarch Winemaking Service Variety: Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon Closure: Screwcap RRP: $18 AU Finally! A wine from my home state of New South Wales (with another coming up later this weekend baring any unforseen cork issues). I haven’t seen Gartelmann wines in […]