De Bortoli La Boheme Act Three Pinot Gris & Friends
The friends in this French Alsace style blend are 'aromatic varieties', probably riesling and gewurztraminer. The colour is pale, the bouquet is sweetly fragrant and floral. A dab of sweetness, full, rich and satisfying.
Rob Dolan True Colours Pinot Noir
The Yarra Valley is renowned for its excellence in Pinot Noir and this expression is no exception. In the glass: Medium garnet red. On the nose: Ripe dark berry fruit. On the palate: Bold, quite powerul red plum and raspberry fruit with some background stalky, herbal elements. Firm and dry yet flavoursome and varietal.
Jones Road Pinot Gris
Reminiscent of its Alsace homeland, the grapes were given more hang time for richer fruit and higher alcohol, then partial wild yeast fermentation and old-oak maturation for texture and complexity. In the glass: Medium straw.On the nose: Lifted pear, apricot and musk. On the palate: True to the Gris style, its juicy with a gorgeous texture, featuring characters of ripe pear, stonefruit and musk. Mouth-watering acidity leads to a chalky finish.
Coldstream Hills Chardonnay
Coldstream Hills has been consistently producing excellent Yarra Valley Chardonnay for years and if anything it keeps getting better. Stone fruit and grapefruit characters are supported by creamy nutty oak.
Pacha Mama Chardonnay
Pacha Mama has put down roots, out in the sticks, amidst the vines of Yarra Glen. This Chardonnay celebrates its Yarra Valley home. It's vibrant, yet complex. There's a bit of fruit, burnt matchsticks mingle with melon and citrus. It's all about harmony and balance.
Terindah Estate Pinot Gris
Very light straw in colour, this Pinot Gris delights with an ever so slight bronze hue. Notes of orange blossom and honey due can be seen with hints of toasted nougat.The front palate is bright and lively with a soft lime citrus line providing zest and vibrancy. Gentle phenolics hold the mid palate allowing for subtle oak flavours to linger. The slight level of residual sugar balances the acid on the finish wonderfully and leaves you looking for the next sip.
GRUYERE HILL Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
Grapes for this Pinot Noir were grown in the cool climate in Gruyere, Yarra Valley. Aromas and favours of blackberry, liquorice and cherry with hints of smoky paprika. Best enjoyed with fresh charcuterie
Oakdene Wines Bellarine Peninsula Pinot Grigio
Pale straw with a pink tinge. Lifted bouquet of nashi pear, apple blossom and citrus. Citrus and pear driving the mid palate, balanced by racy acidity, a mineral backbone, and a long dry finish. Harvested early to retain natural acidity, producing a dry, fruit driven wine, best consumed over the next few years.
Of Light & Shadow Chardonnay
Paringa Estate Pinot Gris
The bouquet for this Paringa Estate Pinot Gris has lifted varietal fragrance of fresh cut pear with hints of lychee and mandarin. The palate has fresh pear and citrus fruit flavours combined with lovely mid palate texture and balance, finishing with cleansing acidity.