Category: White Blends

2010 Bird in Hand Two in the Bush Semillion Sauvignon Blanc

Served at Wimbledon (pun intended)

Notable as being served at Wimbledon this year (pun ashamedly intended). A tasty, crisp, dry wine; showcasing superb Adelaide Hills fruit.

2011 Richard Hamilton Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

Lively, citrusy drop with lots of fruit, this classic blend tempers savvy punch with lovely, McLaren Vale Semillon zest and structure. Great to have before a meal, with a crisp finish that plays well with olives and cheese.

2010 McWilliams Select Series Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

A good semi/sav with lots of tropical fruit and zesty citrus. Grab your pith helmet and go for a trek, no need for a guide. Just a plate of salt and pepper squid and a glass!

2009 Wangolina Mt Benson Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

Whilst hailing from an unfashionable area this wine has consistently outperformed of it’s peers with vibrant herbaceous fruit and zesty structure, great value. Lemony grass on the nose and lots of characteristic fruit flavour with a bit of sweet. Superb. A great drop from a rising star boutique.

2011 Deep Woods Ivory Semillon Sauvignon Blanc

The trade in animal exotica these days is best conducted behind an occluding thicket of greenery and with very serious faces. Such are the risks, and rewards. This particular tinctural tinkle gives nod to said greenery with its abundance of dark, herbaceous Sauvignon intensity. Balancing that is the fine, oiled charm of Semillon which brings refinement with its hint of polish. Together these two are a safe bet, paying off with seafood in the company of likeminded coves.

2009 Battle of Bosworth Chardonnay Viognier

Bonus Forest Hill Chardy on 6

BOB is not a particularly exciting truncation of a Winery name, so we won’t be using it here. Their wines however are stellar. In our opinion their chardy fruit is top 2 in the vale… and this wine reflects that class. As a marketing exercise mixing Chard and Viogner is tougher than trying to drive a truck while patting your dog and drinking a carton of iced coffee. As a drinking experience tho it is lovely. Lots of creamy and almond meal texturality along with strong stonefruit accents. This is a fantastic drink, worthy of a seafood platter. That being said it’ll monster Friday night pizza too (just skip the pineapple).

2009 St Hallett Poacher's Blend Semillon Sauvignon Blanc Riesling

A smartly made blend that combines the riper tropical fruit flavours of Sauvignon Blanc with the citrus elements of Semillon. The small addition of Riesling adds enticing floral and lime aromatics. There’s a surprising amount of concentration for such an easy drinking white.

2008 Bellbird Spring Home Block White

These guys are one of those artisanal producers who bung out outrageously good wines because they like em, without any great pretensions to becoming vastly wealthy. Ergo this beguiling single vineyard blend of Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Muscat Ottonel. Those of you who love the rich aromatic whites of Alsace will recognise this coupling I'm sure, and this is a great homage.

2011 Harewood Estate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

Crackerjack SBS

The tasting panel is not quite sure why it’s taken us so long to get onto these guys. Here’s a crackerjack SBS, a trophy winner with intensity of flavor. Lemon zest, passionfruit, pineapple, gooseberry and grassiness all in evidence here. Trophy and multiple gold medal winner.

2007 The Lane Off the Leash White

Here’s a fresh easy drinking white from the Lane Vineyards in the Adelaide Hills. It’s a decent drink well suited to hot weather and antipasto…