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BRIGHT WHITE
Singlefile 2011 Porongurup Riesling If you love your whites with plenty of zingy, zesty acidity, then this one will be right up your alley. From the Great Southern region of Western Australia, which is producing some stunning rieslings, this is bone dry with some tight, intense grapefruit and Granny Smith apple flavours on the palate. There's some stoney minerality, too, impressive textural elements and plenty of length. $25.
CLASSY BLEND
Zema Estate 2008 The Cluny Cabernet Merlot Another classy Coonawarra red from the ultra-reliable Zema family; enjoyable on release and very reasonably priced. It is a classic Bordeaux blend with cabernet sauvignon and merlot dominant, but there is also a smidgen of malbec and cabernet franc. A beautifully structured wine, soft and appealing on the palate with bright berry fruits, hints of spice and nicely integrated oak. It has drinkability with a capital D. $26.
AFFORDABLE CHARDY
Trentham Estate 2011 Chardonnay You don't have to pay a fortune to enjoy chardonnay that tastes like chardonnay. This is a cracking little wine with pronounced tropical fruit flavours, nutty nuances, subdued oak and some nice crispness on the finish. A very good result from a challenging vintage, but you'd expect nothing less from a winery that always delivers. A very enjoyable drop with roast chicken. $15.
