A TASTE OF BEECHWORTH

2019 Sentio ‘Beechworth’ Chardonnay, $58

Chris Catlow knocks it out of the park with his latest chardonnay. A slow build of stone fruit and delicious Granny Smith apples comes before a crescendo of minerality and vanilla oak. The wine is equal parts ethereal and powerful – new world Chardonnay at its best. sentiowines.com.au

2018 Domenica Roussanne Marsanne, $47.50

This wine is the ultimate winter white and a labour of love for winemaker Peter Graham. The fruit is farmed organically and carefully managed to balance acidity and minerality. Hints of ginger floral-spice meet pear and green almond with a mineral twist, courtesy of Beechworth’s slate. domenicawines.com.au

2018 Vignerons Schmölzer and Brown ‘Brunnen’ Pinot Noir, $45

Hailed as rising stars, Tessa Brown and Jeremy Schmölzer continue to prove themselves talented winemakers. Their red-fruited pinot is beloved by winemakers, industry insiders and anyone with taste buds. vsandb.com.au

2020 Sorrenberg ‘Inkerman Road’ Gamay, $35

Sorrenberg Estate produced an incredible gamay, despite low yields and an all-around challenging 2020 vintage, using declassified fruit to create the new Inkerman Road label. Bursting with red fruits and bright acidity, this wine begs to be dunked in an ice bucket. sorrenberg.com

Billson’s Ginger Beer, $14.95

Brewed from a traditional recipe that dates back to 1872, George Billson’s ginger beer is made with botanicals and natural spring water. It’s refreshing, with just the right amount of kick to clear dusty heads from the night before. billsons.com.au