Australia
Australia
Koerner 2018 Rolle Vermentino
Australian White
Massena 2017 Fruit Salad Block Field Blend
Australian White
Rose petal, candied citrus and ripe stone fruit open with ginger, exotic spice and a light green-herbal note. The palate is sleek and electric, balancing juicy fruit with perky acidity and a fine saline mineral edge. Light on its feet yet texturally detailed, it finishes fresh and persistent, with aromatic lift and a gently savoury close.
Tyrrell’s 2025 Hunter Valley Semillon
Australian White
Lime zest and lemongrass lead, with cut fennel, white peach and a cool mineral note adding detail. Light bodied and very dry, the palate is taut and precise, driven by piercing citrus and brisk acidity. A long, saline finish brings a gentle pithy bite. Serve with oysters, prawns, fresh goat cheese or herb-led salads.
Somos 2022 Biodynamically Farmed Vermentino McLaren Vale
Australian White
Citrus blossom, green apple and ripe lemon lead, followed by white peach, sea spray and a faint nutty note. The palate is crisp yet layered, with bright acidity running through a creamy, lees-shaped texture. A gentle savoury edge and briny minerality keep the fruit precise, carrying citrus and orchard fruit into a clean, refreshing finish.
Campbells NV Classic Rutherglen Topaque
Australian Dessert
Deep golden in colour, with rich aromas of cold tea leaf, toffee, honey and citrus. The palate is intense and mouth-filling, layering malt and toffee with developed rancio character. Power and complexity are matched by a luscious texture, while the finish remains clean. Late-harvest Muscadelle provides ripe fruit and natural sweetness, and selected parcels feed the solera.
Dutschke Wines NV The Muscat 375 mL
Australian Dessert
Raisin, orange peel and dark fruitcake lead, layered with caramel, molasses, coffee and butterscotch. The palate is lusciously sweet and deeply concentrated, with years in seasoned oak adding richness and depth. High acidity keeps the texture balanced and surprisingly lively, carrying toffee, dried fruit and warm spice through a superbly long, generous finish.
d’Arenberg 2014 Vintage Fortified Shiraz
Australian Dessert
Elderton 2017 Ode to Lorraine
Australian Red
Black cherry, raspberry and blackcurrant lead the aroma, followed by blackberry and violet. Across the palate, those red and dark fruit notes remain clearly defined, with black tea providing a drier counterpoint. The sequence moves from bright raspberry toward deeper cassis and blackberry. The finish keeps the tea and violet notes in view, leaving fruit and florals closely aligned.
Penfolds 2006 Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon
Australian Red
A deeply coloured Cabernet Sauvignon with cassis, blackberry and plum layered over liquorice, dark chocolate, cedar and tobacco. The full-bodied palate is rich and muscular, carrying black olive, coffee and clove through fine, grainy tannins. Fresh acidity keeps the concentration in balance, while the long finish shows mature savoury detail alongside persistent dark fruit. Decant carefully before serving with roast beef or lamb.
Penfolds Grange 1992
Australian Red
Refined and fully developed, with blackberry, blackcurrant and plum layered with liquorice, cinnamon, dark chocolate, dried herbs and smoky oak. Medium-bodied yet concentrated, the palate balances sweet ripe fruit with silky tannins, savoury cedar and a long, bittersweet finish. Decant for about two hours and serve with veal, lamb or slow-roasted beef.
Luke Lambert 2019 Crudo Rosé Yarra Valley
Australian Rosé
A shining peach-orange hue introduces fragrant cherry, strawberry and peach, with subtle musk and spice. The palate is dry, light on its feet and briskly fresh, combining juicy red fruit with a gentle savoury edge. Fine acidity keeps the soft texture focused through a clean, mouthwatering and quietly aromatic finish.
Tyrrell’s 2017 HVD Single Vineyard Semillon
Australian White
A beautifully evolved Semillon with honey, beeswax, lemon oil and fresh ginger on the nose. Bone dry and precise, the palate balances laser-like acidity with layered, almost waxy texture and a long citrus-led finish. Its brightness keeps the mature savoury notes in clear focus. Serve well chilled with oysters, grilled white fish, roast chicken or dishes dressed with lemon and herbs.
Hope Estate 2018 Wollombi Brook Semillon
Australian White
Crisp and focused, opening with lime, lemon and green apple over a clean, lightly textured palate. Bright acidity gives the wine drive and clarity, making the youthful citrus character especially refreshing. With bottle age, the style is expected to develop gentle toast and added savoury complexity while retaining its freshness. A natural choice for oysters, simply prepared shellfish, grilled white fish or fresh goat cheese.
Domaine Simha Paysan Fleur Sauvage Tasmania
Australian White
Fresh flowers and waxy yuzu open an aromatic, amber-hued white. Extended skin contact brings a savoury, lightly grippy texture, while bright citrus and a fine line of acidity keep the palate energetic. Its combination of floral lift, gentle tannin and earthy depth makes it a versatile choice for roast poultry, mushrooms or spiced vegetables.
BK Wines 2016 Swaby Chardonnay
Australian White
A taut, savoury Chardonnay with crisp apple and lemon blossom set against roasted hazelnut and a gently smoky, flinty edge. A year in French oak gives the palate breadth and grip, while bright acidity and a salty mineral line keep the finish focused. Its layered, reductive style benefits from a short decant and pairs naturally with roast poultry, firm cheese or richer seafood.
D’Arenberg 2015/18 Riesling Dry Dam
Australian White
The Dry Dam Riesling 2015 has exotic aromas of green apple, ripe citrus and white flowers. The palate is quite rich and textural, with intense mandarin and grapefruit flavours. There's a little sweetness, but this is beautifully balanced with tight, youthful acidity, resulting in a long, mouth-watering finish.
Shaw and Smith 2024 Sauvignon Blanc
Australian White
A vibrant, polished Sauvignon Blanc with bright peach and citrus at the centre and delicate floral notes adding lift. The palate carries the same energetic fruit across a smooth, lightly creamy texture, avoiding overt green pungency in favour of clarity and balance. A long, refreshing finish keeps the wine poised and food-friendly. Serve well chilled with shellfish, fresh goat cheese or herb-led salads.
Grosset 2021 Springvale Riesling
Australian White
A pure and finely drawn Riesling, with lime and lemon leading into crisp apple and ripe pear. A chalky, limestone-like mineral character gives the palate shape, while bright acidity keeps the fruit pristine and energetic. Generous without losing precision, it carries through a long, clean finish with the balance to gain further depth in bottle. Excellent with oysters, white fish or lightly spiced dishes.
Torbreck 2005 The Pict Mataro
Australian Red
Forest floor and black truffle meet blueberry and blackberry liqueur on a deep, complex nose. The palate is full-bodied and layered, with concentrated dark fruit carried by firm structure and a compact, savoury frame. Mature yet still powerful, it benefits from decanting and suits slow-roasted lamb, braised beef, venison, grilled mushrooms or aged hard cheese.
D’Arenberg 2021 Custodian Grenache
Australian Red
Red cherry, cranberry and plum lead a generous but composed profile, with savoury herbs adding lift and detail. The palate is rounded and full, shaped by graphite-like tannins that give the fruit a firmer edge. Balance holds through the finish, leaving the wine rich without feeling heavy. A natural fit for lamb, grilled meats or aged cheese.
Tahbilk 1998 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Australian Red
A mature Cabernet Sauvignon of remarkable freshness and structure, led by mulberry, dark berries and a cool thread of mint. Coffee, cedar, dark chocolate and polished French oak add savoury depth without overwhelming the fruit. The palate remains rich and firmly shaped, with dry, persistent tannins carrying the wine through a long finish. Decant carefully and pair with roast beef or aged hard cheese.
Domaine Simha Paysan 2020 Eh Bien! Pinot Noir Tasmania
Australian Red
A floral, textural Pinot Noir with spicy blueberry, smoked meat and a dark liquorice note running through the palate. Medium-bodied and lightly cloudy, it combines generous fruit with savoury detail and a gently earthy edge. Wild fermentation and extended skin contact in small clay amphorae bring supple structure and freshness. Serve just cool with charcuterie, roast mushrooms or grilled pork.
Gemtree 2019 Uncut Shiraz
Australian Red
A deeply coloured, youthful Shiraz with generous dark berry fruit, warm spice and well-judged oak in close harmony. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, supported by abundant tannins that remain polished and supple rather than hard. Intensity builds through a long, savoury finish while the fruit stays bright and accessible. A confident partner for grilled lamb, beef or smoky aubergine.
Henschke 2010/21 Hill Of Grace
Australian Red
d’Arenberg 2018 The Twenty Eight Road Mourvèdre
Australian Red
Distinctive and savoury, with raspberry and red plum alongside iodine, woodland mushroom and a green herbal lift. The palate carries vivid fruit into gamey, earthy territory, held by fine-grained tannins and a welcome sense of freshness. Its structure is firm but measured, with more complexity set to emerge over time; decanting now will help the layered, savoury detail come forward.
Paxton 2017 Thomas Block Grenache
Australian Red
A bright and lifted Grenache with fresh strawberry and red cherry joined by crushed rose petal and a dusting of white pepper. The palate is rounded and buoyant, its juicy red fruit held in shape by lively acidity and soft, sandy tannins. Light enough to serve slightly chilled yet full of detail, it suits charcuterie, mild cheese, grilled vegetables or simply seasoned poultry.
Warramate 2022 Syrah
Australian Red
A graceful cool-climate Syrah, opening with violets, ripe plum and a cool wash of blue fruit. Pink peppercorn and subtle stalky spice bring savoury lift, while the medium-bodied palate is succulent, smooth and finely layered. Gentle firmness through the tannins keeps the generous fruit precise. Serve just below room temperature with lamb, grilled mushrooms or peppered steak.
Penfolds Grange 2013
Australian Red
Powerful and intensely youthful, with blueberry, redcurrant, plum and mulberry joined by coffee bean, chocolate, allspice, Szechuan pepper and dry herbs. Richly textured and dense, the palate combines bright fruit with remarkably smooth tannins, precise balance and a long, spicy finish. Give it about four hours in a decanter and serve with roast lamb or beef.