$27
Australia : Western Australia :
Margaret River
Cabernet Sauvignon
FULL-BODIED, BLUE/BLACK FRUIT, COCOA, SMOKY, VIOLETS, NEW OAK
A deep flavored and intense wine with abundant ripe plums, currants, and licorice. Balanced with touches of tobacco and chocolate. The tight, gravelly tannins provide length and shape to the palate. Long, elegant finish.
Conventional
$15
AUSTRALIA: South Australia: McLaren Vale
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre
FULL-BODIED, WILD BERRY, COLA-COLA, LICORICE, PEPPER, SAGE, OAK
FARMING: Conventional
PAIRING: Beef Short Rib
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AUSTRALIA : TASMANIA
Chardonnay
LIGHT-MED-BODIED, CITRUS, MELON, NECTARINE, CREAM, NEUTRAL OAK
So fresh, so clean: refined fruit and crisp acidity (Tasmania is well-known for its cool climate, high acid wines) are balanced by a very light creaminess on the palate in this highly-inexpensive bottle from Devil’s Corner. Check it out if you like un-oaked or lightly oaked Chardonnay (such as Chablis). Drink now — 2025.
WINEMAKING : 85% fermented in tank & 15% in barrel; aged for 3 months in used French oak punchions (large barrels)
ECOLOGY : Sustainable; vegan
PAIRING : Smoked Salmon with Mayonnaise and Capers
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Australia : Victoria
Grenache
MEDIUM BODIED, RED FRUIT, BRIGHT, CRISP, NO OAK
Bright, crisp red fruit on the nose with hints of peach. Palate has great acidity, with light minerality and continuing red fruit. Drinking fabulously now, since Southern Hemisphere rosé are released 6 months prior to Northern.
Biodynamic
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AUSTRALIA : BAROSSA : EDEN VALLEY
Riesling
LIGHT-BODIED, DRY, MINERAL, LIME, GREEN APPLE, PEAR, FLORAL, NO OAK
This delicate, sleek, and mineral-driven Riesling comes from a high-elevation, single vineyard site in the Eden Valley — which is famous for producing steely, tart and age worthy Riesling. Drink now or hold; completely dry on the finish.
ECOLOGY : Sustainable
PAIR WITH : Tomato, Cucumber, and Basil Salad