France

Loire Valley, France. This is seriously good Sauvignon Blanc from France’s Loire Valley. Very different in style to the Australian and New Zealand savvy’s to which we’ve become accustomed, this quality white is built around a core of flinty, mineral aromas. As the wine opens up, delicate fruity pear nuances emerge. A wonderfully balanced wine, the style is fresh, rich and lively...

Rhone Valley, France. 100% Syrah Bright red berry/raspberry scented fruit with plenty of crushed black pepper notes. Medium-body, with bright acidity. Good versatile, everyday Crozes...

Rhone Valley, France. 100% Syrah from 60 years old vines This single plot covers 10 hectares. The wine is aged half in new and half in second fill barrel, and is correspondingly denser and more powerful than its generic sibling. Christmas cake aromas underline the ripeness, but on the palate the tannins are subtle and persuasive...

Chablis, France. ‘There is plenty of the hallmark citrus character on the nose along with hints of mineral reduction, floral hints and classic Chablis nuances. There is a really lovely intensity to the cool and restrained medium bodied flavors that deliver a bracing salinity on the mildly austere, persistent and bone dry finish.’

Chablis, France. ‘This is really quite pretty with its ripe and fresh pear, green fruit and iodine scents. The supple and very round middle weight flavors possess an attractive texture before culminating in a saline-infused, pure and balanced finish. This is one of those wines that could easily be enjoyed now but should also reward a few years of cellar time if desired.’

Chablis, France. ‘There is good ripeness to the floral, pear and mineral reduction aromas that precede the fleshy, forward and round flavors that are already approachable. This clean, dry and lemony effort should drink well immediately.’

Muscadet, France. Green apple and lime zest mix with preserved lemons on the zesty nose; the mouth is clean, crisp and refreshing, with a bit more juice and body, but finishes with a sensation of citrus and salt...

Sancerre, France. ‘Delaporte’s 2019 Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc displays the low yields with its laser - like precision, crisp, fresh, intense melony notes and hints of grapefruit and orange zest. Medium - bodied with good minerality and freshness, this 5,000 - case cuvee was aged totally in stainless steel tanks. Enjoy it over the next 2-3 years.’

Rhone Valley, France. This is the only Beaumes de Venice to be made from a high proportion of Muscat Noir. This imparts the wine with its deep colour. ‘ The Bernadins style of Beaumes de Venise falls at the more unctuous end of the spectrum, with notes of orange, apricot, molasses, figs and its subtle gingery backdrop making it an ideal partner fruit based desserts.’

Rhone Valley, France. This is the only Beaumes de Venice to be made from a high proportion of Muscat Noir. This imparts the wine with its deep colour. ‘ The Bernadins style of Beaumes de Venise falls at the more unctuous end of the spectrum, with notes of orange, apricot, molasses, figs and its subtle gingery backdrop making it an ideal partner fruit based desserts.’