Riesling Rider

Have no inhibitions about placing this on the top shelf for this style. Bracingly tangy, fashionably dry, a big mouthfull of tropicality, grapefruits and melons abound.

Sandalford Element Classic White 2011»

Virile bouquets, the nose is intense with lanolin and citrus, luminous fruits of quince and peach, marigolds, jasmine and slate characters. The palate's milky in texture, a regal entry that evokes visions of apples and Alsace, five spice and almond danish, yoghurt and fruit.

Hewitson Gun Metal Riesling 2011»

A gorgeous palate full of flinty fruit, not overtly ripe, but exciting with hints of a Macon and lasting impressions of milky oak, dried citrus peels, cashews and pith.

Scotchmans Hill Chardonnay 2010»

Vibrant aromas and a knockout palate are behind this pretty in pink, delightfully fruity wine. You'll struggle to find something that's so versatile, she goes with soup, stir fries or cheese, and is the ideal aperitif. Good looks are a bonus, but the real deal here is its punchy mix of pear/ strawberry/ grape characters and sparkling clean finish.

Jacobs Creek Sparkling Moscato Rose»

Slightly spritzy in fashionable, post-modern styling, with an irresistible nose and palate of honeyed, dried fruits, verjuice, orange and bonbon.

Yellow Tail Moscato»

Good structure, indicative of Margaret River, with a focused palate and clean finish showing guava, mastika and peach.

Clairault Chardonnay 2008»

In terms of quality and regionality it is perhaps the best of Marlborough. Passionfruit and lychee, pineapple and kiwi, currant and lemongrass, get some Brancott and accompany it with a grill of the freshest fishes.

Brancott Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010»

A step ahead of the rest, nicely constructed, for those who enjoy their Sauv/Blanc fresh and zingy, but with enough body to pair off with fully flavoured faire. Invigorating textures around a gentle core of fruit sweetness, comes up terrific even if well chilled, my Crowded House is accompanying scallops and the freshest whiting.

Crowded House Sauvignon Blanc 2011»

Sweet and sour fruit to engage the senses and occupy the palate. Like a roman nougat of vanillan and milk, light cherry and almond, complimented by the savoury of olive and smoke.

Gunn Estate Hawkes Bay Pinot Gris 2008»

Pretty in pink, with a twitter of effervescence and an old world pungency. Lively peach, apricot and honeyed notes on a complex and slightly tangy palate, a splendid finish of strawberry, lemon lolly and glace.

Grant Burge Moscato Rosa 2010»

Rieslingrider

Wolf Blass Eaglehawk Riesling 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

/ South Australia / Riesling

Squawking Magpie Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Marlborough / New Zealand / Sauvignon Blanc

De Bortoli Gulf Station Riesling 2008 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Yarra Valley / Victoria / Riesling

Taylors Eighty Acres Classic Dry White 2008 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Clare / South Australia / Gewurztraminer Sauvignon Blanc Riesling

Chapel Hill Verdelho 2009 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

McLaren Vale / South Australia / Verdelho

McWilliams Inheritance Chardonnay 2008 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

Riverina / New South Wales / Chardonnay

Picardy Chardonnay 2009 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Pemberton / Western Australia / Chardonnay

Salitage Pemberton Chardonnay 2007 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Pemberton / Western Australia / Chardonnay

Knappstein Hand Picked Riesling 2011 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Clare Valley / South Australia / Riesling

Stoneleigh Marlborough Chardonnay 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Marlborough / New Zealand / Chardonnay

Gossips Chardonnay / ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

/ / Chardonnay

De Bortoli Yarra Valley Estate Chardonnay 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

Yarra Valley / Victoria / Chardonnay

Pewsey Vale Prima Riesling 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

Eden Valley / South Australia / Riesling

Chapel Hill Il Vescovo Pinot Grigio 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Adelaide Hills / South Australia / Pinot Gris Pinot Grigio

Mystery Creek Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Marlborough / New Zealand / Sauvignon Blanc

Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

Yarra Valley / Victoria / Chardonnay

Capel Vale Debut Unwooded Chardonnay 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

/ Western Australia / Chardonnay

Deen De Bortoli Vat 2 Sauvignon Blanc 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

Riverina King Alpine / Victoria / Sauvignon Blanc

Taylors Promised Land Unwooded Chardonnay 2009 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Clare Limestone / South Australia / Chardonnay

Valley of the Giants Crisp Dry White 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

/ Western Australia / Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Chardonnay

Ingoldby Chardonnay 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

McLaren Vale / South Australia / Chardonnay

Wolf Blass Red Label Classic Dry White 2011 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

/ South Australia / Chardonnay Semillon

De Bortoli Gulf Station Chardonnay 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Yarra Valley / Victoria / Chardonnay

Waimea Estate Pinot Gris 2008 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

Nelson / New Zealand / Pinot Gris Pinot Grigio

Kim Crawford Pinot Gris 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Marlborough / New Zealand / Pinot Gris Pinot Grigio

Elgee Park Family Reserve Riesling 2011 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

Mornington / Victoria / Riesling

Wolf Blass Gold Label Riesling 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

Eden Valley / South Australia / Riesling

Yering Station Mr Frog Chardonnay / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Yarra Valley / Victoria / Chardonnay

Yellow Tail Pinot Grigio 2009 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

Riverina / New South Wales / Pinot Gris Pinot Grigio

dArenberg Olive Grove Chardonnay 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

McLaren / South Australia / Chardonnay

dArenberg Stump Jump White / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

McLaren Vale / South Australia / Riesling Sauvignon Blanc Marsanne Viognier Chardonnay

Penfolds Bin 311 Tumbarumba Chardonnay 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Tumbarumba / New South Wales / Chardonnay

Shadowfax Chardonnay 2008 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

Macedon Geelong Cardinia / Victoria / Chardonnay

Gravitas Sauvignon Blanc 2008 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

Marlborough / New Zealand / Sauvignon Blanc

Tigress Sauvignon Blanc 2007 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

Pipers Brook Rokeby Tamar / Tasmania / Sauvignon Blanc

Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Unwooded Chardonnay / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

McLaren / South Australia / Chardonnay

Narkoojee Lily Grace Chardonnay 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

Gippsland / Victoria / Chardonnay

Brown Brothers Everton White 2008 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Victorian / Victoria / Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Gris

Cartwheel Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2009 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

GreatSouthern / Western Australia / Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

Yalumba Oxford Landing Sauvignon Blanc 2011 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

Riverland / South Australia / Sauvignon Blanc

Latitude 41 Sauvignon Blanc 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Marlborough + Nelson / New Zealand / Sauvignon Blanc

Cloudy Bay Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc 2007 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Marlborough / New Zealand / Sauvignon Blanc

Dandelion Wonderland Eden Valley Riesling 2011 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Eden Valley / South Australia / Riesling

Freycinet Chardonnay 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Southeast / Tasmania / Chardonnay

De Bortoli Sacred Hill Semillon Chardonnay 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

Riverina / New South Wales / Semillon Chardonnay

Wildwood Chardonnay 2009 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

Sunbury Macedon / Victoria / Chardonnay

dArenberg The Last Ditch Viognier 2008 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

McLaren + Adelaide Hills / South Australia / Viognier

Olivier Leflaive Les Setilles 2007 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Cote d’Or / France / Chardonnay

Wolf Blass Eaglehawk Chardonnay 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

/ / Chardonnay

Loosen Bros Dr L Mosel Riesling 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Mosel / Germany / Riesling

Richmond Grove French Cask Chardonnay / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

/ South Australia / Chardonnay

Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc 2011 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Marlborough / New Zealand / Sauvignon Blanc

Ninth Island Sauvignon Blanc 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Pipers Brook & Tamar / Tasmania / Sauvignon Blanc

Port Phillip Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

Mornington / Victoria / Sauvignon Blanc

Lawsons Dry Hills Pinot Gris 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

Marlborough / New Zealand / Pinot Gris Pinot Grigio

Leeuwin Art Series Riesling 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Margaret River / Western Australia / Riesling

Taylors Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2011 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Adelaide Hills / South Australia / Sauvignon Blanc

Schild Estate Frontignac 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Barossa / South Australia / Frontignac

Garden Gully Riesling 2005 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

Grampians / Victoria / Riesling

Hewitson Gun Metal Riesling 2011 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

Eden Valley / South Australia / Riesling

Henschke Peggys Hills Eden Valley Riesling 2011 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Eden Valley / South Australia / Riesling

Clairault Chardonnay 2008 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Margaret River / Western Australia / Chardonnay

Ninth Island Pinot Gris 2011 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Pipers Brook & Tamar / Tasmania / Pinot Gris Pinot Grigio

Henschke Coralinga Sauvignon Blanc 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ½

Adelaide Hills / South Australia / Sauvignon Blanc

Munamuna Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Marlborough / New Zealand / Sauvignon Blanc

Babich Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Marlborough / New Zealand / Sauvignon Blanc

Kalleske Florentine Chenin Blanc 2011 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Barossa / South Australia / Chenin Blanc

Hardys No Preservatives Chardonnay / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Riverland & McLaren / South Australia / Chardonnay

Sevenhill Inigo Riesling 2011 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Clare Valley / South Australia / Riesling

Kellermeister Boots Gris Blanc 2010 / ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Adelaide Hills & Eden / South Australia / Pinot Gris Sauvignon Blanc