BEER & WINE MATCHES

NT Lazy Yak Australian Pale Ale, $23.50/six

Flavours of citrus and light passionfruit are teamed with a slight bitter tang and malty sweetness.

WA 2017 Alkoomi Chardonnay, $24

Concentrated flavours of pink grapefruit and a savoury, flinty complexity through the palate. Frankland River.

TAS 2016 Sinapius Home Vineyard Chardonnay, $55

Hints of yellow peach on the nose and a lovely clean palate of stone fruits, lemon and spice. Pipers Brook.

NSW 2015 Bloodwood Riesling, $310/12-bottle case or $27 at cellar door

Light green-gold in colour with a restrained bouquet of kaffir lime and floral notes. Orange.

QLD 2016 Golden Grove Joven Tempranillo, $26

Fresh cherry and red berry fruit on the nose; the palate is soft, silky and savoury. From Ballandean in the Granite Belt.

SA 2014 Landaire Chardonnay, $35 Finely integrated oak, with subtle notes of sorrel and brussels sprout to finish. Padthaway. ACT 2016 Lark Hill Grüner Veltliner, $49

This grape variety originates from Austria. It has melon and lemon flavours, a peppery middle palate and notes of florals and fresh herbs. Canberra District.

VIC 2016 Blackwood Park Botrytis Riesling, $22

Deep gold in colour and bursting with aromas of candied citrus, dried fruits and lime marmalade. Nagambie.