Other Whites

Kremstal, Austria. A very attractive fruity bouquet yields apple, peach and citrus aromas, along with a typical Veltliner spiciness and a touch of musk. The soft and juicy palate is supported by fine acidity and a feint prickle (petillant). It sings on the palate!...

Marlborough, New Zealand. The nose is classical Gewürztraminer with rose petal, lychee and musk. Behind these aromas you also find passionfruit, lemon,ginger and coriander seed aromas. The immediate impression on the palate is of great concentration and wonderful balance. The mouthfeel is big and soft with sweet fruit expression on the mid-palate, yet the wine finishes just off-dry. The fruit characters on the nose are...

Fruili Grave, Italy. Aromas of exotic ripe fruit, white peach and notes of sweet spices. Smooth and warm in the mouth while also enveloping, balanced and rich in aromas. Excellent with fish starters, its body also allows interesting contrasts when matched with white meat and baked fish...

Margaret River, Western Australia. The colour is a fresh vibrant pale straw with line green edges. From the near perfect growing conditions the wine displays intense passionfruit, orange and lime zest together with gooseberry and dusted jube notes. The palate is soft with intriguing layers of textured lemon/lime and pink lady apples ending in a soft long palate which is very well blanced by the lingering acid...

Multi-regional Victoria,  This wine is versatile as an aperitif, a cheese or dessert wine, or anywhere in between, especially with spicy food. It will develop complex aged characteristics but generally is enjoyed young and fresh. An explosive, aromatic wine built for pure smashability...

Kamptal, Austria. LOIS is purely aromatic and lively. With lovely aromas of fresh apples, this wine surprises with its incomparable attractive spiciness. Notes of exotic fruit and the typical acidity of the Kamptal make LOIS a special drinking experience...

Great Southern and Margaret River, Western Australia. Clear pale straw in colour. Alluring aromas of guava, pear, lemon zest and hints of jasmine greet the nose. The palate shows apple, pear and passionfruit notes around a key lime citrus...

Waiheke Island, New Zealand. Classic Sémillon characters of chalk dust and fresh herbs with complex fennel bulb characters from the wild Sauvignon. The palate is focused and structured with tense acidity and ripe fruit tannins giving persistence and clarity...

Hunter Valley, New South Wales.  The Verdelho is pale and straw green in colour and displays a fragrant lifted bouquet of citrus, tropical fruits and hints of spice.  The palate is driven by a combination of citrus fruits, tropical pineapple and a touch of spicy green apple.  The clean, bright acidity ensures a long crisp finish.  Enjoy this wine young and fresh...

2010 James Halliday Australian Wine Companion
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