Wines from Down Under – Australia
1) Jansz Sparkling @ $28.99: A sparkling wine from Tasmania. Jansz Tasmania Sparkling is a premium, traditional-method wine known for its cool-climate elegance, fine bubbles, and creamy texture. Typically featuring Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, it offers notes of citrus zest, green apple, honeysuckle, and strawberry, complemented by savory nuances of toasted nuts, nougat, and cashew.
2) Pewsey Vale Eden Valley Riesling 2023 @ $20.99: Decanter World Wine Awards Review: Breathtakingly pure and energetic with a linear drive of focused lime fruit and a fine bead of sherbet zest acidity. Very long, concentrated and juicy.
Winemaker notes: “A vibrant and elegant white wine that embodies the best of Australian wine-making from the renowned Eden Valley. Crafted from premium Riesling grapes grown in the high-altitude vineyards of Pewsey Vale, this vintage showcases a perfect balance of zesty acidity, refreshing citrus flavors, and subtle minerality. A delightful choice for any occasion, this dry Riesling pairs beautifully with light dishes or can be enjoyed on its own.”
3) Mac Forbes Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2018 @ $24.99: A light-bodied, elegant, and "joy-inducing" wine showcasing bright red cherry, wild berries, and rhubarb aromas. It features a savory, slightly herbal, and earthy profile, with fine tannins and a saline, long finish, often described as a quintessential modern, cool-climate Australian Pinot.
4) Yalumba Sanctum The Menzies Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 $19.99: Yalumba's "The Menzies" vineyard is specifically famous for its terra rossa soil, which is ideal for structured Cabernet. “Blackcurrants, black beans, bitter chocolate, tobacco leaves and cardamom on the nose. It’s firm and chewy with a full body and fantastic intensity. Dense black fruit at the core, framed by firm but very fine and polished tannins.” - James Suckling
5) Kalleske Clarry's Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvedre Barossa Valley 2020 @ $24.99
Winemaker’s notes:
· Aroma: An expressive and alluring bouquet featuring musk, rose florals, raspberry, and blueberry, accented by mixed spices, strawberry ice cream, and toffee apples.
· Palate: Juicy, round, and mouth-filling with bright berry fruits. It is medium-to-full-bodied with fine natural tannins that provide a neat structure to the plush fruit.
· Finish: A long, well-formed finish with lingering hints of earth and spice.
6) Torbreck The Struie Barossa Valley Shiraz 2021 @ $59.99/ BOGO: A blend of intensity and elegance. It features notes of dark plum, blackberry, licorice, and savory tannins, aged 18 months in French oak. This rich yet structured wine is expected to drink well through 2043.