Australia
Once upon a time Aussie white wine meant Aussie (wooded) Chardonnay. It was big and there was lots of it. These days there's a whole lot more variety. There's still plenty of Chardonnay, but the oak is far more judiciously handled than was once the case. There are fab Rieslings from the Clare Valley and beyond. But Aussie open-mindedness will yield up great wines from all sorts of grape varieties.
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2018 THE WHITE MULLET Pikes Polish Hill River Estate
South Australia Australia 11% White
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Fiano, Pinot Grigio.
This is an easy going white blend with a distinctly Italian accent. Deliciously tropical, with papaya, kiwi fruit and melon, backed by a floral note of honeysuckle and white flowers. Medium weigh...(more info)
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2019 RIESLING Traditionale Pikes Polish Hill River Estate
South Australia Australia 11% White
Riesling.
I always find it easy to write tasting notes for the great, dry Rieslings from Pikes and this 2019 is a top-class example of their epic, lime pith-imbued, insanely tight and resonant wines. These...(more info)
Matthew Jukes, Moneyweek
2019 RIESLING Eden Valley Tim Smith Wines
Eden Valley South Australia Australia 11% White
Riesling.
Sourced from a single vineyard in Eden Valley, nearly 100 years of age. No spectacular secret winemaking here: Whole bunch pressed to tank, cold settled, and then racked to ferment with a culture...(more info)
Winemaker's notes
2019 RIESLING 'The Merle' Pikes Polish Hill River Estate
South Australia Australia 11% White
Riesling.
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