White
White
Domaine de la Pépière 2018 Monnières-Saint-Fiacre
French White
Rounded citrus and orchard fruit meet a distinctly leesy, mineral core. The palate carries quiet breadth from extended time on the lees, while fresh acidity and a fine saline edge keep the wine precise. Notes of stone and a gentle savoury texture gather through the composed finish. Serve well chilled with oysters, mussels, grilled white fish or roast chicken, where its mineral intensity and measured richness can show clearly.
Laurent Dufouleur 2022 Bourgogne Aligoté
French White
Lime, green apple and lemon lead with a chalky mineral edge and a quiet note of white almond. Fresh acidity runs cleanly through the medium-bodied palate, giving the fruit a taut, tangy shape while the texture remains composed. The finish is dry, precise and gently nutty rather than austere. Serve well chilled as an aperitif, or pair with oysters, grilled white fish, goat cheese or a simple herb omelette.
Maison Dampt 2015 Chablis Premier Cru Les Vaillons
French White
Citrus peel and orchard fruit sit against a firm line of stone minerality, with almond and a gently pithy edge showing the wine's maturity. The palate remains composed and balanced, carrying fresh acidity through a savoury, mineral middle. A restrained nutty note returns on the finish without obscuring the fruit. Serve lightly chilled with roast fish, scallops, poultry or a mushroom dish in a light cream sauce.
Verus 2016 Muskateller
Slovenian White
Very pale yellow, with an intense Muscat perfume joined by orange and a restrained touch of peach. The palate is slim, clear and lively, balancing gentle sweetness with bright acidity so the overall impression remains nearly dry. Moderate alcohol keeps the aromatics light on their feet. It finishes fresh and persistent, leaving citrus, peach and a clean floral echo.
Peller Family Vineyards Chardonnay NV
Canadian White
Ripe pear and apple open with hazelnut and a gentle vanilla note. The palate is smooth and rounded, combining orchard fruit with buttery oak and a subtle spicy undertone. Light to medium in body, it keeps its richer accents measured and balanced. The finish is mellow and lingering, leaving apple, soft oak and a quiet nutty warmth.
Laurent Miquel 2024 Vendanges Nocturnes Classic Blanc
French White
Lemon and lime lead, followed by crisp pear, apple and a subtle touch of apricot. The palate is light and steely, with clean acidity keeping the fruit bright and focused. A creamy texture and faint banana note add softness without dulling the freshness. The finish is long and tidy, carrying citrus, orchard fruit and a gentle floral lift.
Tenuta Santa Maria di Gaetano Bertani 2018 Torre Pieve Chardonnay
Italian White
White flowers and warm stone lead into pineapple, citrus and ripe orchard fruit. The palate is broad and creamy, with vanilla, hazelnut and a light buttery note held in check by balanced acidity and a savoury mineral edge. The texture is refined rather than heavy, allowing the fruit to remain clear. It finishes harmoniously, with citrus, nut and gentle oak lingering through a composed close.
Sanguinhal 2024 Sôttal Leve White
Portuguese White
Pale citrus in colour, opening with fragrant Muscat and a bright sweep of tropical fruit. The palate is light, fresh and balanced, with peach and softly floral aromatics carried by clean acidity. Arinto adds lift while the blend's restrained weight keeps the fruit precise and easy-moving. The finish is tidy and refreshing, leaving citrus, peach and a gentle floral note.
Foradori 2018 Fontanasanta Nosiola
Italian White
Green apple and pear meet fresh herbs, light flowers and a measured touch of honey. The palate is clear and lively, with skin contact bringing gentle phenolic texture rather than heaviness. Savoury herbal detail and firm freshness keep the fruit precise, while amphora ageing contributes quiet depth. The finish is long, dry and delicately structured, carrying apple, herbs and a faintly earthy mineral note.
Domaine de l’Aigle 2023 Chardonnay Limoux
French White
Toasted brioche and gentle oak frame ripe peach, quince and honeydew, with a subtle note of herbal tea adding detail. The palate is rounded yet energetic, carrying roasted stone fruit into a salty, mineral line. Citrus-marmalade brightness keeps the richer texture in balance. It finishes with measured toast, fresh acidity and a savoury, lightly saline persistence.
Benanti 2013 Pietra Marina Etna Bianco Superiore
Italian White
Orange blossom and ripe apple rise from an intense, complex nose. The palate is dry and distinctly mineral, with high acidity and saline detail giving the fruit a taut, elegant shape. Long lees ageing contributes depth without softening the wine's volcanic precision. The finish is persistent and savoury, leaving anise, almond, ripe apple and a clear impression of sea-breeze salinity.
Moreau-Naudet 2018 Chablis
French White
Well-defined citrus opens over a taut, fresh palate, with fine acidity keeping the fruit precise. A mineral note adds cool definition, while apple peel brings a gently textured, savoury edge. The structure is focused rather than austere, allowing the citrus and orchard-fruit elements to remain clear. The finish is clean and persistent, leaving apple peel, citrus and a measured mineral impression.
Les Cortis 2022 Mérune
French White
Green apple and melon lead, followed by lemon peel and a broader citrus note. The profile moves from orchard fruit toward a more pithy citrus register, giving the wine a clear progression across the palate. Chardonnay provides a familiar frame, but the fruit remains individual and finely detailed. The finish is compact and fruit-led, with lemon peel lingering after the softer melon note recedes.
Rigour & Whimsy 2019 Hyperdrive
Canadian White
Orchard fruit leads with a firm line of acidity and a clear sense of structure. Pinot Blanc provides the wine's spine, while Viognier adds a more expressive counterpoint and broadens the aromatic profile. The two varieties were fermented separately before blending, preserving their distinct roles. The result is energetic and unconventional, with fruit and freshness held in a focused, well-defined frame.
Manuel Pulcini 2018 Marròca Toscana Bianco IGT
Italian White
Wild lemon and grapefruit pith open with hay, pine nut and a lifted thread of wild herbs. The palate is vivid and finely gripped, carrying bright acidity through a light, energetic frame. Trebbiano, Malvasia and Vermentino contribute layered citrus, savoury depth and aromatic detail without losing precision. A mineral, lightly salted finish gathers the wine's herbal and citrus notes into a balanced, characterful close.
Leitz Zero Point Five Sauvignon Blanc
German Non-Alcoholic Wine
Gooseberry and green citrus open with an aromatic, sharply defined freshness. Green bell pepper and fresh grass add a savoury herbal layer, while delicate minerality keeps the palate focused and clean. The dealcoholized style remains light and precise rather than thin, carrying the fruit and herbs through a crisp centre. It finishes refreshing and balanced, leaving citrus, gooseberry, grass and cool mineral detail.
Nautilus Estate 2024 Sauvignon Blanc
New Zealand White
Pale straw colour introduces gooseberry, blackcurrant leaf, red capsicum and dried thyme. The palate is bright and layered, with lime and grapefruit joined by melon and passionfruit. Leafy herbal notes keep the tropical fruit precise, while lively acidity draws the flavours into a clean, refreshing line. The finish is crisp and persistent, leaving grapefruit, lime, capsicum and a light herbal echo.
Little Engine 2023 Silver Chardonnay
Canadian White
Lemon drop and lime leaf lead with a bright, energetic freshness, followed by snap pea and a light note of chamomile tea. The palate is zesty and precise, with tangerine and grapefruit carried by mouth-watering salinity. A measured texture gives the citrus room to unfold without softening its line. The finish is long and clean, leaving lime, tangerine and a cool saline impression.
Josh Cellars 2022 Pinot Grigio
American White
Melon, lemon and lime open with a light floral lift, followed by a touch of juicy pear. The palate is crisp and light-bodied, shaped by fresh acidity and a clean, uncomplicated texture. Citrus keeps the fruit bright through the centre, while the pear note adds a little softness without weighing it down. The finish is brisk and refreshing, leaving lemon, white flowers and a gentle echo of ripe melon.
Tue-Boeuf 2025 Vin Blanc VDF
French White
Bright citrus and tropical fruit open with lychee, gooseberry and a lifted aromatic edge. The palate is vivid and mouth-watering, driven by lively acidity and a clean, energetic line. A small Chardonnay component brings subtle breadth through the centre, softening the Sauvignon Blanc’s sharper contours without muting its freshness. With air, the aromatics settle into a more composed, gently layered finish of citrus, tropical fruit and crisp green fruit.
Leitz Eins-Zwei-Zero Riesling
German Non-Alcoholic Wine
Fresh lime and citrus lead with bright clarity, followed by an unexpected touch of rhubarb and red apple. A clean mineral line gives the palate definition and keeps the fruit precise. The texture remains light and composed, with enough freshness to carry the flavours without feeling thin. It closes dry and long, leaving citrus, apple and a cool mineral impression.
Mendel Semillon
Argentinian White
White flowers and honey lead, joined by herbaceous detail and a measured note of tropical fruit. The palate is smooth and generous without losing its freshness, with coconut and soft smoke adding depth from its time in wood. A rounded texture carries the fruit through the centre, while the finish remains composed and elegant, lingering on honey, herbs and gentle oak.
Cà dei Frati 2022 I Frati Lugana DOC
Italian White
White flowers and apricot open with a light balsamic lift. The palate is fresh and linear, bringing white peach, yellow apple and pear into a polished, gently rounded texture. Saline and mineral notes give the fruit definition, while lively acidity keeps the wine precise. A touch of white pepper and iodine carries through the crisp, savoury finish.
Domaine Fond Cyprès 2019 Cyprès de Toi Blanc
French White
Ripe stone fruit leads with the generous scent of a warm orchard, balanced by a clear line of freshness. The palate is rounded but not heavy, carrying peach and apricot tones through a clean, stainless-steel profile. A gentle savoury note adds shape through the centre. Bright and quietly textured, it closes with lingering orchard fruit and a fresh, composed finish.
Tenuta di Castellaro 2020 Bianco Porticello
Italian White
Green apple and crisp citrus lead, joined by fresh herbs, white flowers and a subtle iodine note. The palate is bright and finely textured, with lively acidity carrying lemon peel and crunchy green fruit. A continuous saline line gives the wine shape and keeps its aromatic character precise. Dry and poised, it closes with mineral freshness, soft spice and a clean, persistent maritime finish.
Tenuta di Castellaro 2019 Bianco Pomice
Italian White
Citrus and field flowers open, followed by ripe orchard fruit, cedar and a measured almond note. The palate is broad and finely textured, with fresh acidity and a distinct saline mineral line carrying the fruit. Orange pith and pear add definition through the centre, while white pepper brings gentle lift. Dry and persistent, it finishes with citrus, sweet almond and a long volcanic-mineral edge.
Trerè 2022 Arlùs Romagna Albana Secco DOCG
Italian White
Apricot and ripe stone fruit lead, joined by yellow flowers, citrus and a light honeyed note. The palate is broad and quietly rich, with a supple texture balanced by fresh acidity and a savoury mineral line. A gentle nutty character adds depth through the middle. Dry and expressive, it finishes with persistent fruit, floral detail and a clean, lightly saline edge.
Cassini Cellars Quattro White Blend
Canadian White
White peach and tropical fruit lead, followed by apple, pear, lemon zest and a touch of orange. The palate is creamy yet fresh, with subtle minerality bringing definition through the centre. Crushed almond and gentle spice add texture without obscuring the fruit. Balanced and aromatic, it finishes cleanly with lingering citrus, orchard fruit and a composed mineral edge.
Josh Cellars 2023 Chardonnay
American White
Bright citrus and juicy peach lead, followed by apple, pear and a measured note of honey. The palate is rounded without feeling heavy, with gentle oak, cream and vanilla adding texture around the fruit. Lemon and lime bring freshness through the middle, while hints of apricot and pineapple add breadth. Balanced and approachable, it finishes cleanly with soft fruit, restrained richness and a lingering citrus edge.
CheckMate Artisanal Winery 2022 Fool’s Mate Chardonnay
Canadian White
Subtle orchard fruit leads with pear, apricot and quince, followed by lemon, lime zest and a clear mineral edge. The palate opens creamy, then tightens around fresh acidity and crunchy fruit. Almond and freshly baked bread bring measured richness without obscuring the citrus line. Textural and composed through the middle, it finishes long and persistent with a precise balance of fruit, freshness and restrained oak.