The Superb Alt-White Dozen

Rich, complex, fragrant and textural, this is a ripper. It has spent time in old French oak with batonage, aka lees stirred, employed to accentuate the wonderfully velvety fruit. If you like rich Viognier or buttery Chardonnay, this is worth a look.

When Riesling is this good it reminds us that Clare Riesling is truly world class. This has just picked up 96 points from Sam Kim who describes it beautifully, with the following words, 'This is precise and brilliantly detailed, showing lime sorbet, fresh fig and delicate floral notes on the nose, followed by a superbly concentrated palate offering excellent fruit purity and finesse. It’s wonderfully supported by elegant texture and lively acidity with a sustained, structured finish.'

A complex and tightly wound white that opens beautifully with a little air or decanting. The palate is layered and textural, showing white peach, kiwi, and nashi pear alongside spice, minerality, and a subtle savoury depth. Partial barrel fermentation and bâtonnage lend a gentle creaminess and a fine, grainy line of tannin to the finish. A sophisticated, food-friendly wine — superb with seafood.

The Wine Front's Hot Take: 'This is a wickedly good, fancy-feeling wine. Right on. Ludicrous value.'.

Old vine Barossa Chenin and Crouchen are co-fermented and matured in barrel. Complex, savoury, slippery and saline, this offers preserved lemon, pear, salinity, and plenty of freshness to offset the engaging texture. Food friendly but also slurpable by itself.

A delicious, easy drinking and textural Pinot Gris, which is enjoyable by itself or with a feed. Plenty of fresh sliced apple and pear here, a generously weighted mid-palate and crisp acid to finish.

A-grade PG grapes here treated to a cool fermentation. The result, bright aromatics of mouthwateringly crisp apple and ripe pear. Citrus and honey in the mix too. The texture is lovely making this very easy to drink.