EDITOR’S PICKS
Unsure of which wines to drink this season? Ashley Pini, Hip Media’s Managing Editor and member of the drinks industry panel picks his go-to dozen for autumn.
AMBERLEY CHENIN BLANC 2015
WILLIAM FEVRE PETIT CHABLIS 2013
$13.99
$27.99
This is an absolute bargain and the perfect match for spicy food with its red apple, lychee and light herbal flavours.
This wine is a great introduction to chablis, one of France’s great treasures. It’s quite dry, so definitely try this with food first, preferably seafood.
D’ARENBERG THE CUSTODIAN GRENACHE 2012
PETALUMA HANLIN HILL RIESLING 2016
$18.00
$28.00
Winemaker d’Arry Osborn’s grenache vineyards in McLaren Vale have earned him the title of Custodian over the years as well as an acclaimed wine that boasts generosity of fruit and spice.
A great expression of Australian riesling with mouthwatering acidity and juicy citrus flavours. Serve with fish, fresh chilli and a squeeze of lime.
NEPENTHE ALTITUDE 2016 SAUVIGNON BLANC
HARDYS 2014 HRB CHARDONNAY
$19.99
$29.99
New Zealand is not the only country that produces great sauvignon blanc and Nepenthe in South Australia makes a worthy rival that’s approachable, tropical and textural.
An affordable and great quality wine that’s fine and lively, with honeyed popcorn and nutty notes, plus a juicy palate that has tones of fruit and oak.
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