Harvey Steiman's Recommended Whites from Australia

Harvey Steiman’s Recommended Whites From Australia More than 200 wines were reviewed for this report. A free alphabetical list of all wines tasted is available at www.winespectator.com/121509. WineSpectator.com members can access complete reviews using the online Wine Ratings search. Top WineS Top VAlueS Wine ScoRe Price Wine ScoRe Price Leeuwin Chardonnay Margaret River Art Series 2006 94 $89 CooRALook Chardonnay Strathbogie Ranges 2008 90 $15 Deftly balanced pear, green guava and spice flavors on a Bright, with lime- and quince-accented apple and pear graceful, open-textured frame. flavors, hinting at mineral. PewSey VALe Riesling eden Valley 94 $28 JacoB’S CReek Riesling South Australia 90 $13 The Contours Museum Reserve 2004 Reserve 2008 Ripe, complex and dry on the finish, with pear, pineapple, A mouthwatering style that delivers a nice hit of green peach and spice. apple and lime flavor. PetaluMA Chardonnay Piccadilly Valley Tiers 2004 93 $70 PenfoLdS Riesling Adelaide Thomas hyland 2008 90 $14 Ripe and mature, with almond, hazelnut and wet-earth Juicy, with a mouthwatering whoosh of lime blossom–scented around a core of pineapple, pear and citrus. pear and apple flavors. Bindi Chardonnay Victoria Quartz 2007 92 $80 LeasinGhAM Riesling Clare Valley Magnus 2008 89 $12 Bright, with some reticence to pear, peach and lime over a Light and fragrant, soft and open in texture, with citrusy citrusy base. Pretty mineral and honeysuckle on the finish. apple and pear, finishing dry. deViL’S LAiR Chardonnay Margaret River 2007 92 $25 PenfoLdS Chardonnay South Australia 88 $11 Juicy, balanced and focused on peach, pineapple and citrus koonunga hill 2007 flavors. Vivid finish. Ripe and generous, yet light on its feet with lime-accented pineapple and cream flavors. PenfoLdS Chardonnay South eastern Australia 92 $115 yattarna 2006 RoLLinG Chardonnay Central Ranges 2007 88 $10 Tangy, with lime and green berry flavors, showing restraint Jazzy, with apple and pear aromas and flavors and a hint of and a nice lift from bright acidity. cream leading to white pepper on the silky finish. ShAw & SMiTh Chardonnay Adelaide hills M3 2008 92 $35 YaluMBA Viognier South Australia The y Series 2008 88 $10 Bright and focused, with nutmeg and hazelnut nuances to Bright, with floral and green berry flavors that linger on the pear and spice flavors on a lean, lively frame. citrusy finish. Tapanappa Chardonnay Piccadilly Valley 92 $75 yeLLow TAiL Riesling South eastern Australia 2008 88 $8 Tiers Vineyard 2008 Light and tart, with a fresh-baked bread edge to pear and Refined and focused, with citrus, pineapple and green berry kiwi fruit flavors. and a complex finish. CoCkatoo RidGe Chardonnay South Australia 2008 87 $8 YaluMBA Viognier eden Valley 2008 92 $19 Bright and lively, with fresh pear and citrus flavors and an Polished texture supports an explosive range of lemon open-textured finish. meringue, pear, pineapple and spice. de BoRToLi Chardonnay South eastern Australia 87 $9 woLf Blass Chardonnay Adelaide hills 91 $23 dB Selection 2008 Gold Label 2007 Fresh, with peach and pineapple notes adding interest. Sleek and harmonious, with hazelnut-tinged pear, white Smooth texture. pepper and spice on a medium-weight frame. oxfoRd LAndinG Chardonnay South Australia 2008 87 $9 BRokenwood Sémillon hunter Valley 91 $48 Refreshing, with pretty pear and citrus flavors, lingering iLR Reserve 2004 with lime and mineral. Impeccably balanced, with a lovely open texture to show off pear, lime and greengage plum fruit. yeLLow TAiL Sauvignon Blanc Australia- 87 $8 new Zealand nV heARTLAnd Viognier-Pinot Gris South Australia 2007 91 $16 Light, emphasizing lime, grapefruit and sweet pea character. Smells like Viognier, with floral and sweet lychee fruit up front. Dry, crisp finish. Lightens up in the mouth, with the pizzazz of Pinot Gris. LindeMAnS Pinot Grigio South eastern Australia 86 $8 heath wineS Riesling Clare Valley 91 $21 Bin 85 2008 Southern Sisters Reserve 2008 Fragrant, with lime blossom and green apple lingering gently. Zingy and refreshing, with expressive green berry, pineapple and floral aromas and flavors. The LiTTLe PenGuin Chardonnay South eastern 86 $6 Australia 2008 ST. hALLeTT Riesling eden Valley 2008 91 $16 Pear, orange cream and spice flavors on a lithe frame, Light and tangy, a lively mouthful of quince and lemon finishing dry. flavors that linger on the puckery, nicely flinty finish. hARdyS Chardonnay South eastern Australia 85 $7 wiLdBeRRy Estate Chardonnay Margaret River 2007 91 $17 Stamp of Australia 2007 Generous and powerful, with quince, apple, pear and tropical Smooth and spicy, with a caramel note amid pear and fruit flavors, shaded with pepper and cream. allspice flavors..

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