The Twin Valleys pinot noir grabs all that Alpine and King Valley freshness and bottles it up for us to enjoy elsewhere. The lightness and the cool, bright acid line that cuts through this wine brings a satisfying bit of energy to whoever’s lucky enough to have it in their cup (me, in this instance). Winter strawberry and under ripe raspberry on the palate immediately, but there is a bit of darker, richer fruit tucked in behind it. Mulberry and bramble, and a bit of vanillin oak presence, too. A bit of whole bunch lends a slippery, suppleness to the mouthfeel and ties the wine together beautifully. A fine boned, prickly finish that lasts and lasts.

Round and silky chardonnay is the cure for any ailment. This style isn't in abundant supply anymore, but we've been keeping it alive for our mofos. You know- the chardy that with weight and fullness, satisfying in every way. Picture this: you've just got home from work. It's been a long day, and a glass of wine is on your mind. You're not feeling zippy enough for a crisp white, but you know a red will send you to sleep. Light bolt moment! How about a weighty white to quench your thirst? This cracking chardy is to the rescue, with its abundant body reminiscent of melon, mango and baking spices.

The southern growing regions of Western Australia coming after the title for world class riesling. The results are magnificent, and the world is starting to sit up and take notice. Good riesling finds a way to marry fruit weight with piercing acidity. This De Taillevent rizza has a pithy citrus mid palate which gives satisfying breadth to the wine, but the raciness gives the whole thing genuine get-up-and-go. Green apple and lime zest aromas flow into lime flesh and gravelly minerality on the palate. As exciting as it is energetic - this is spring into summer stayer for sure.