Barossa Wine Guide 2024

OTHER WHITES

Bethany Wines Blue Quarry Chardonnay 2022

Pale lemon colour. Perfumed, lemon curd, stone fruit, crème brûlée with underlying grilled nut and flinty notes. Creamy and supple with ample stone fruit, fine lacy texture and a hint of spice on the finish. Very generous and appealing style. Drink now–2030 13.0% alc St Hugo Wines Chardonnay 2023 Pale golden straw colour. Fresh lifted lemon, lime with abundant stone fruit, hints of cashew and gun smoke. Gentle layers of citrus, stone fruit, cashew, nougat and well-placed oak. Acidity is well integrated, carried by a creamy, spiced-laden finish. Drink now–2030 13.0% alc Schwarz Wine Co. Meta Grenache Blanc 2023 Clear colour, straw hue. Gently aromatic, ripe stone fruit, honeydew, apricot and hints of orange blossom. Luscious and well concentrated; the palate mirrors with layers of flavour and a hint of butterscotch spice. Good length and a nice touch of grip to finish. Drink 2025–2029 13.1% alc Hewitson Madame M Blanc & Blanc Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Pale lemon colour. Fragrant bouquet of white jasmine, orange blossom, musk. Fresh with a lively line of crisp acidity leading to a long floral flourish. Well balanced. Drink now–2025. 11.3% alc Atze’s Corner Settlers Garden Vermentino 2023 Pale straw colour. Lifted aromatics, lemon, lime peel, green pear, lemon thyme with slight grassy notes. Zippy acidity, tangy wine with crunchy apple, lemon juice and bittersweet textures. An appealing saline line carries on the finish for a refreshing drink-now style. Drink now–2026 11.5% alc

Barossa 2024

83

Powered by