Route De Van Viognier Chardonnay White 10

An attractive, open nose of peach blossom, apricot and the aroma of lime juice set off against the minerality akin to fresh sea air. The palate is mouthfilling yet tightly composed. Fresh apricot, cumquat, lime and the hint of toasted brioche. A lovely balance is expressed between the generosity of Viognier and the tight minerality of our chardonnay. … more

Country: Australia

Roederer Brut Premier NV

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56% Pinot Noir, 34% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Meunier, including 10% of reserve wines from three former harvests, aged in oak casks for 2-6 years. An average of three years ageing on lees, plus another six months after disgorging. Pale golden colour. Delicate, persistent beading. Rich yet subtle bouquet with hints of hawthorn, almonds and toast. Clean attack, creamy structure. The inclusion of reserve wines gives the complexity and roundness … more

Country: France
Region: Champagne

Poonawatta Eden Valley Riesling 11

Country: Australia
Producer: Poonawatta
Region: Eden Valley

Peroni Nastro Azzurro 330ml - Case of 24

This is the real deal - brewed in Italy, not locally by soft drink giant Coca-Cola. Taste the difference.

Country: Italy

Ngeringa J.E Assemblage White 10

An attractive, open nose of peach blossom, apricot and the aroma of lime juice set off against the minerality akin to fresh sea air. The palate is mouthfilling yet tightly composed. Fresh apricot, cumquat, lime and the hint of toasted brioche. A lovely balance is expressed between the generosity of Viognier and the tight minerality of our chardonnay. … more

Country: Australia
Region: Adelaide Hills

Mac Forbes Woori Yallock Chardonnay 10

"The top of the chardonnay offering from Mac Forbes has an uncompromising purity and precision about it - the sort of stuff that makes for truly engaging drinking. The nose sits in the citrus spectrum, with lemon pith, grapefruit peel and some biscuity oak spice adding early complexity. The palate's seamless and crystalline, with piercing acid drive, citrus and white peach flavours, green almond and a bracingly fresh finish. Superb wine." 96 points. Nick Stock, Good Wine Guide, 2012.

Country: Australia
Region: Yarra Valley

Larmandier Bernier Brut Tradition Premier Cru NV

A blend of 80 per cent Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs and 20 per cent Pinot Noir. The fruit is hand-picked predominantly from the 2007 vintage with one-third reserve wines. It has less than 4gm dosage so this Brut is also an extra brut! A full, rich wine with a lovely creamy texture and a striking earthy lick to close. This is Larmandier's ode to the traditional, house styles, although without the high yields and dosage.

Country: France
Region: Champagne
Sub Region: Vertus

Dr Burklin Wolf Riesling Trocken 11

Country: Germany
Region: Pfalz

Domaine Taupenot Merme Chambolle-Musigny 1er La Combe d'Orveau 06

You can't get much closer to Grand Cru than this vineyard. Wedged between Musigny, Echezeaux and Clos Vougeot, this is a terrific site, and Taupenot's vines are very well situated.

BURGHOUND: A very pretty and seductive blend of red cherry and blue pinot fruit is nuanced by floral notes, particularly violets with very subtle background traces of spice, earth and anise that beautifully introduce the delicious, refined, silky and textured yet utterly serious medium-bodied flavors underpinned by moderately firm tannins … more

Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Sub Region: Chambolle-Musigny

Domaine Ramonet Bourgogne Blanc 06

One of the top White Burgundy producers. Ramonet make distinctive and classy wines at all levels. This is their entry level and is a beautiful introduction to the house style. The wines are all remarkably good value.

Country: France
Region: Burgundy
Sub Region: Bourgogne Blanc