Thorn-Clarke Wines Varietal Collection Chardonnay 2024
G 91
Bright lemon. Fresh and lively in spring flowers, citrus blossom, white peach and stone fruits. Nicely textural and free-flowing in citrus and stone fruits and the gentlest of spices. Palate embraces the spice and citrus, stone fruits and peach custard creaminess and finishes on a warming, textural note. Now–2029
White Gate Wine Co. Grenache Blanc 2025
G 91
Pale lemon. Combines the best of both worlds of texture and spice and liveliness with citrus energy and a robust acidity. Aromas of preserved lemon, citrus, grapefruit and light spice on the palate mix with a bright acidity and citrus lime brightness to close. Now–2028 Camino Wine Co. Camino Rosé Grenache 2025 G 90 Pale salmon. Light aromatics of dusty spice, earth, cherry, confection. Decidedly light and earthy with a cherry pip dryness and lively acidity that helps drive the wine through to the finish. Now–2028 Kies Family Wines Heysen Gold White Frontignac 2026 G 90 A Barossa old school, classic variety that brings a lively, grapey sweet freshness to the glass. Wildflower floral aromas mix with citrus blossom, fresh cut grapes and citrus. Easy-going all the way on a bed of zippy acidity, and with it are notes of baked apple, pear and spice. Good drinking now. Now–2029 St Hugo Chardonnay 2025 G 90 Pale lemon. Simple, well-captured expression of fruit-driven chardonnay in yellow peach, nectarine, citrus, lime skin and light spice. Nicely balanced, ripe and fleshy on the palate resting on crisp acidity. Good drinking now and into the short term. Now–2025
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