Tasting notes

SWIFT VINTAGE ROSÉ

2011 / $40

Aged on yeast lees for five years, this super-complex rosé from the Swift family is dry and savoury with candied peel, a hint of marzipan and a long acid-driven finish. Chargrilled quail is the perfect dining companion.

SEE SAW PROSECCO

2018 / $25

Justin Jarrett is the viticultural maestro of Orange, his showpiece Annangrove Park and Balmoral vineyards envied by all. Jarrett uses the Italian grape glera as the base for his frisky prosecco with perfumes of freshly cut apples and lemon sorbet. Lean, tight and bright, it’s made for rice paper rolls.

DE SALIS CANOBOLAS LOFTY CUVÉE 2013 / $65

The Lofty Vineyard sits above the 1000metre line, providing the perfect pinot noir, chardonnay and meunier for this complex cuvée. White strawberry and oatmeal biscuits define the nose with a burst of savoury flavours powering the finish. Enjoy with sautéed prawns.

PHILIP SHAW EDINBURGH

N.V. / $35

Adorned with a quirky label and capped with a crown seal, this traditional chardonnay and pinot noir blend is clean, clear and perfectly poised. The tightly coiled, refreshingly flavoured palate and acidetched finish would work beautifully with prawn tempura.

ROSS HILL PINNACLE SERIES BLANC DE BLANC 2015 / $35

Rochelle and Phil Kerney are the dynamic winemaking duo behind Ross Hill wines. Pure chardonnay fruit defines their aperitifstyle sparkling, with lively aromas of grapefruit sorbet and white peach plus flavours to match. Freshly shucked oysters, please.