LIGHT AND WHITE 5 2018 Jo Landron La Louvetrie Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, Loire Valley, France, $40

1 2020 Fleet Pinot Gris, Mornington Peninsula, Vic, $30

From Australia’s spiritual home of pinot gris, comes this delightfully textural wine, loaded with white florals and orchard fruits. Extended skin contact builds texture, making it perfect for curries, sambals and pho. fleetwines.com.au

2 2017 Loosen Barry Wolta Wolta Riesling, Clare Valley, SA, $120

You can’t have a summer drinks’ selection without a riesling; it’s the lemon sorbet of the wine world. But this is riesling with a twist, a collaboration between two of the most recognised riesling families in the world. jimbarry.com

3 2018 Sentiō Aligoté, Beechworth, Vic, $35

This one is for chardonnay lovers and the ABCs (anything but chardonnay) alike. A paradox, yes, but they don’t call aligoté “poor man’s Burgundy” for nothing. With its magical pear blossom-meets-Granny Smith apple character – this aligoté will be the MVP of the holidays. sentiowines.com.au

4 2020 Geyer Wine Co Chenin Blanc, Barossa Valley, SA, $33

Made using minimal intervention, this chenin blanc offers balanced acidity and enough texture to keep you interested. Its savoury elements would pair wonderfully with a lavish brunch, featuring smoked salmon bagels, crème fraîche and dill. geyerwines.com.au

This biodynamic beauty is the benchmark by which all other muscadet is judged. Reminiscent of riesling but with more floral nuances and a saline minerality, it’s perfect to pair with lobster or an extravagant fresh seafood platter. thewinecollective.com.au