Lion City Vintages Wine Under $35 Selection 6 Pack Value
Lion City Vintages Wine Under $35 Selection brings together exceptional wines that deliver premium flavors at an accessible price. This curated 6 Pack features a balanced mix of reds and whites, each chosen for its quality, versatility, and crowd-pleasing appeal. Expect vibrant fruit notes, smooth finishes, and easy-drinking styles that pair effortlessly with a range of dishes, from grilled meats to fresh salads. Ideal for casual gatherings or weekday dinners, this selection offers the best of affordable wines for enjoying or sharing anytime.
1 x Lavau Cotes du Rhone Red 2020 - Rhone, France
91/100 James Suckling (2019 vintage)
Bronze - Wine Enthusiast (2019 vintage)
90/100 James Suckling (2018 vintage)
Bronze - Wine Enthusiast (2015 vintage)
2 Stars, Le Guide Hachette des Vins Awarded: 2016 (2012 vintage)
2 Stars, Le Guide Hachette des Vins Awarded: 2014 (2011 vintage)
Gold, Concours General Agricole Paris Awarded: 2013 (2011 vintage)
Silver, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Awarded: 2013 (2011 vintage)
Gold, Concours General Agricole Paris Awarded: 2011 (2010 vintage)
James Suckling "A fruity, polished red with creamy tannins and softness and attractiveness that makes you want to drink it. It’s medium-to full-bodied with round tannins and a delicious finish. "
Wine Enthusiast "Notes of anisette, black raspberry and leather saddle introduce this spicy, savory blend of Grenache and Syrah. It's fresh in fruit but rounded and supple on the palate, with a warming finish edged by fine, feathery tannins."
James Suckling "A fruity, polished red with creamy tannins and softness and attractiveness that makes you want to drink it. It’s medium-to full-bodied with round tannins and a delicious finish." (2018 vintage)
The Winemaker "The delicately oaky nose offers up aromas of sweet spices which subtly mingle with notes of blackberry and blackcurrant. On the palate, there is a concentration of aromas underpinned by pronounced, yet lovely smooth, tannins." (2016 vintage)
Wine Enthusiast "Pristine blackberry and blueberry flavors are rich and mouthfilling in this ripe yet freshly composed wine. It's straightforward and fruity but hints of bramble and earth lend nuance. The moderately long finish is framed by fine, delicate tannins." (2015 vintage)
Beacon Wine "This is an old-world style medium-bodied wine with good fruit balanced by more peppery spice. It has a lightly oaked influence that allows the fruit to shine through. The fine grained tannins are engaging and keep you coming back for another sip." (2015 vintage)
The Guide Hachette des Vins (referenced in the above) is France's best-selling, and one of France's oldest wine guides. Considered France's most authoritative wine guide and commonly referred to as the bible of the French wine industry. This wine has received consistent star ratings for multiple vintages from this prestigious authority.
Grenache noir (50%) Syrah (50%)
This wine comes from parcels selected from the finest terroirs of the southern Rhône Valley Region, extending from Montélimar to Nîmes. The Grenache and Syrah vines are planted on clay-limestone plains which are particularly well exposed and are managed to obtain a yield of around 40 hl/ha.
The grapes are entirely de-stemmed and placed in temperature-controlled vats to macerate for around 18 days during which time only pumping-over operations are carried out. 50% of the wine is aged in vat, and 50% in 450L barrels previously used for 1 or 2 vintages, for a period of 12 months, before being blended with the vat-aged wine.
Originally from Bordeaux, the Lavau family has been involved with winemaking for generations, and have had vineyards ranging from Bordeaux to Tunisia. In 1964 they were seduced by the richness and quality of the Provencal soil, and settled down to make wine in the Rhone Valley.
The cellars of Lavau are currently managed by Benoit and Frederic Lavau, who work in partnership with 350 different grape growers. Benoit is a frequent visitor to Singapore and Pop Up Wine events.
1 x Brokenwood Cricket Pitch Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2022 ~ Hunter Valley, Australia
16/20 Jancis Robinson
Bronze - The Wine Front (2017 vintage)
Bronze - Huon Hooke, The Real Review (2017 vintage)
Bronze - The Wine Front (2015 vintage)
Bronze - Campbell Mattinson, Halliday Wine Companion (2015 vintage)
Bronze - Huon Hooke, The Real Review (2015 vintage)
5 Stars Winery - Halliday Wine Companion
Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Grassy, lemony aromas, light-bodied clean and lively on the tongue. The palate is refreshing, with crisp acidity. A very good seafood white. " (2017 vintage)
Campbell Mattinson, Halliday Wine Companion "It's essentially crisp and fruit-driven, though a gentle slip of sweetness won't do its popularity any harm." (2015 vintage)
Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Parsley herbal aromas, a bit green, with almost a suggestion of basil. Simple, light-bodied, still fresh and in good drinking condition.' (2015 vintage)
James Halliday "A deservedly fashionable winery producing consistently excellent wines. Its big-selling Hunter Semillon provides the volume to balance the limited quantities of the flagships ILR Semillon and Graveyard Shiraz. Brokenwood purchased the Graveyard Vineyard from Hungerford Hill in '78 and has been working to totally rehabilitate the vineyard over the ensuing decades. It's been a vine by vine exercise, with a degree of experimentation of rootstocks and clonal material from other, even older vineyards. Next, there is a range of wines coming from regions including Beechworth (a major resource is the associated Indigo Vineyard), Orange, Central Ranges, McLaren Vale, Cowra and elsewhere. In 2017 Iain Riggs celebrated his 35th vintage at the helm of Brokenwood, offering a unique mix of winemaking skills, management of diverse business, and an unerring ability to keep Brokenwood's high profile fresh and newsworthy. He has also contributed a great deal to various wine industry organisations."
Established in 1970 Brokenwood Wines is one of Australia's most reputable premium wine labels and a must-visit in the Hunter Valley. It was established by Australia's leading wine critic, James Halliday.
Consistently listed as a 5-star winery, Brokenwood is home to the famous Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz, the highly acclaimed ILR Reserve Semillon, and the popular Cricket Pitch Range.
The Hunter Valley is the best-known and most highly prized wine region in New South Wales. It is known as the region where the Australian wine industry started. The valley's winemakers have pioneered two distinctive styles of wine (oaked Chardonnay and dry Semillon) and has retained a strong connection with both of them. The Hunter Valley's most famous wine style is its distinctive dry Semillon, made there since the 1870s. Hunter Valley Semillons are renowned for their ability to improve with age.
Sauvignon Blanc – Semillon is a classic white wine blend. It is most widely produced in France, most notably Bordeaux's Graves district, where both Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are well-established varieties. It also has more recently caught on in Australia, particularly Margaret River. The versatile blend is typically made into crisp, dry wines, but it is also the blend of choice for the world's most prestigious sweet wine style, Sauternes. The blend is endowed with vibrant acidity and grassy aromas by Sauvignon Blanc, and its structure and mouthfeel from Semillon. This blend is a modern, simplified version of the classic White Bordeaux Blend, in which Muscadelle, Sauvignon Gris, Ugni Blanc, Colombard and Merlot Blanc may be added to the mix.
1 x Ate Chardonnay 2022 - South East Australia, Australia
Winemaker "Made from South Eastern Australia Chardonnay grapes, showcases the winery's commitment to retaining freshness and acidity. Harvested in the cool of the night, this wine offers a base of cool fermentation that results in a beautifully balanced and expressive Chardonnay."
Até Winery produces meticulously crafted wines from some of the premium wine growing areas of Victoria and South Australia. These wines embody the mischievous and playful nature of the Greek goddess Até. With a focus on fruit-forward profiles and generous flavours, each wine displays the hallmarks of its region and is a testament to the artistry and passion of the winemaker.
Their range includes the Até Sparkling, Até Pinot Grigio, Até Chardonnay, and Até Shiraz, each offering unique and delightful flavours that fully express the region from which they are from. There are the bright lemony notes of the Sparkling, a shining example of the winery's dedication to quality and flavour, the zesty freshness of the Pinot Grigio, and the expressive character of the Chardonnay made from South Eastern Australian grapes. The Shiraz is a deep ruby color and purple hue, with aromas and flavors of red and dark plum, boysenberry, smoky oak spices, and hints of black pepper.
All these wines exemplify the winery's commitment to quality and flavour.
Chardonnay is one of the world’s most popular grapes, Chardonnay is made in a wide range of styles from lean, to rich, creamy white wines aged in oak. Bolder, richer, full-bodied and buttery Chardonnays are made using oak and are produced in California, Burgundy, and Australia. Unoaked chardonnays such as Chablis and those produced in Chile, New Zealand, and other parts of France are leaner and often crisp and mineraly, with delicate flavors. By law, if a label says “Chablis,” it must be Chardonnay.
1 x Frankie Sauvignon Blanc 2023 - South East Australia, Australia
Top Winemaker
Winemaker "Lively and refreshing, this Sauvignon is bursting with lime zest, stone fruit, white pear and tropical fruit flavours. The perfect pairing for chicken and veggies."
Frankie is the coolest new winery on the block.
South-Eastern Australia is a Geographical Indication (GI) covering the entire southeastern third of Australia. This area's western boundary stretches 2,000 kilometers (1,250mi) across the Australian continent, from the Pacific coast of Queensland to the Southern Ocean coast in South Australia. This vast viticultural "super zone" effectively encompasses every significant Australian wine region outside Western Australia.
Rainforest, mountain ranges, scrubland, desert and dried-up riverbeds occupy the majority land within the South Eastern Australia zone. It is only in cooler, coastal areas that vineyards play any significant role in the landscape. The GI covers the states of New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania in their entirety, and also the southeastern halves of both Queensland and South Australia.
The Sauvignon Blanc taste is one of the most identifiable in the world of white wines for a few reasons. First, it always has crisp, high acidity. Second, it has a chemical compound called pyrazine which gives grassy, herbal or bell pepper flavors. When grown in cooler climates or picked early, the herbaceous green character is most prominent. In warmer climates or allowed to hang longer on the vine, the pyrazine character diminishes in favor of riper fruit flavors ranging from grapefruit, to passion fruit and guava.
1 x Willow Bridge Coat of Arms Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 - Geographe, Western Australia
93/100 Mike Bennie, Halliday Wine Companion
93/100 James Suckling
92/100 Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion (2018 vintage)
92/100 James Suckling (2018 vintage)
93/100 James Suckling (2016 vintage)
89/100 Huon Hooke, The Real Review (2016 vintage)
Bronze - Perth Royal Food Awards 2023
Gold - Royal Melbourne Wine Awards 2016 (2015 vintage)
Mike Bennie, Halliday Wine Companion "Succulent with lots of cassis, violet floral lift, mint, eucalyptus and black pepper. Oh yes. This sits on the palate fresh and fine, cinched with lacy tannins and cool with that minty herbal component through a medium-weight flourish of cabernet and a lingering, spicy finish. It nails the variety and delivers it full, albeit with genial restraint and ease of drinking through and through. A wonderful thing to relax into."
James Suckling "I like the tobacco and iodine notes here, along with blackberries and tomato leaves. It’s medium-bodied, fresh and structured, with tight and fine tannins. Excellent varietal character showing through, with a long and firm finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap."
Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion "Almost gentle in outlook with its currant, cassis and raspberry flavours, dash of spice and warm bitumen. It's barely medium-bodied with gritty, ripe tannins yet stamped with immediate drinkability." (2018 vintage)
James Suckling "Impressive, leafy and light, bright red-fruit aromas here, together with a swathe of spicy oak weighing into the mix of aromas and continuing into the palate where it is subsumed by smooth, redcurrant and plum flavors. So drinkable now, but this will age easily for up to a decade. Screw cap." (2018 vintage)
James Suckling "Blueberry and mineral aromas with hints of spearmint follow through to a medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Some tar, too. Complex and delicious. Drink or hold. Screw cap." (2016 vintage)
Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Medium to deep red colour with a tinge of purple. The aroma is straightforward, raspberry-ish and bright, and it's frisky and firm on the palate, with some grittiness in the tannins. Fruit drives it. There are slightly chewy tannins to close, and the wine has good length and density. It's well-priced." (2016 vintage)
Willow Bridge Estate continues to attract acclaim for the relatively newly established wine growing region of Geographe which is located adjacent to its more famous neighbour, Margaret River, in Western Australia. Wine critcs have heralded the winery for producing quality, good value wines. Winemaking is by veteran Western Australian winemaker, Kim Horton.
The Geographe wine growing region is located near the southern end of the Western Australia's Indian Ocean coast, between the emerging Peel region and famous Margaret River – with which its terroir shares several similarities. The best wines grown in this region include fruity Cabernet Sauvignon (often blended with Merlot), gamey Shiraz, rich, citrusy Chardonnay, and grassy 'SSB' blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. The region's profile is increasing with several Geographe wineries winning national and international awards annually. At the heart of Western Australia's wine industry, the region supplies more than 10% of Western Australia's wine.
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most famous red wine grape variety on Earth. It is rivaled in this regard only by its Bordeaux stablemate Merlot, and its opposite number in Burgundy, Pinot Noir. From its origins in Bordeaux, Cabernet has successfully spread to almost every winegrowing country in the world. It is now the key grape variety in many first-rate New World wine regions, most notably Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo Valley. Wherever they come from, Cabernet Sauvignon wines always seem to demonstrate a handful of common character traits: deep color, good tannin structure, moderate acidity and aromas of blackcurrant, tomato leaf, dark spices and cedarwood.
1 x Bottega Millesimato Prosecco Brut 2023 ~ Veneto, Italy
90/100 James Suckling (2022 vintage)
Bronze - James Suckling (2018 vintage)
Silver - Korea Wine Challenge (2019 vintage)
Organic
James Suckling "Pink cherries, dried roses, nectarines and hints of honey. Medium-bodied, clean and crisp with fine bubbles and sharp acidity. Dry and polished. Vegan. Sustainable." (2022 vintage)
John Szabo, Master Sommelier (MS) "Light intensity pear and citrus aromas. Essentially dry and crisp palate, with slightly bruised fruit flavours. Decent length" (2019 vintage)
Vines Magazine "Palate is fresh and lively with opulent floral notes and stone fruit, mouth-filling, medium length with bright lime acids on the finish." (2019 vintage)
James Suckling "Excellent purity of fruit and freshness here, suggesting bright lemons and limes. Hint of sweetness on the palate, but some fine acidity to compensate. Frothy and appley on the finish." (2018 vintage)
The Winemaker "Colour and appearance: Straw yellow, brilliant, with a rich and persistent foam and a fine perlage. Bouquet: Fruity, flowery, with scents of Golden apple and exotic fruit. Dry, lightly alcoholic, fragrant, fresh, well balanced with intense scents of fruit."
Alcohol: 11%
A Prosecco from the multi-award-winning winery - Bottega - famous for its top-end Prosecco served in gold bottles.
This celebrated winery creates Prosecco in Venoto Italy using the classified Glera grape.
Prosecco is an Italian DOC or DOCG white wine produced in a large area spanning nine provinces in the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia regions, and named after the village of Prosecco which is in the province of Trieste, Italy. It is made from the Prosecco grape (renamed Glera in 2009 within the European Union) but denomination rules allow up to 15% of the wine to be other permitted varieties.
Lion City Vintages Wine Under $35 Selection brings together exceptional wines that deliver premium flavors at an accessible price. This curated 6 Pack features a balanced mix of reds and whites, each chosen for its quality, versatility, and crowd-pleasing appeal. Expect vibrant fruit notes, smooth finishes, and easy-drinking styles that pair effortlessly with a range of dishes, from grilled meats to fresh salads. Ideal for casual gatherings or weekday dinners, this selection offers the best of affordable wines for enjoying or sharing anytime.
1 x Lavau Cotes du Rhone Red 2020 - Rhone, France
91/100 James Suckling (2019 vintage)
Bronze - Wine Enthusiast (2019 vintage)
90/100 James Suckling (2018 vintage)
Bronze - Wine Enthusiast (2015 vintage)
2 Stars, Le Guide Hachette des Vins Awarded: 2016 (2012 vintage)
2 Stars, Le Guide Hachette des Vins Awarded: 2014 (2011 vintage)
Gold, Concours General Agricole Paris Awarded: 2013 (2011 vintage)
Silver, Concours Mondial de Bruxelles Awarded: 2013 (2011 vintage)
Gold, Concours General Agricole Paris Awarded: 2011 (2010 vintage)
James Suckling "A fruity, polished red with creamy tannins and softness and attractiveness that makes you want to drink it. It’s medium-to full-bodied with round tannins and a delicious finish. "
Wine Enthusiast "Notes of anisette, black raspberry and leather saddle introduce this spicy, savory blend of Grenache and Syrah. It's fresh in fruit but rounded and supple on the palate, with a warming finish edged by fine, feathery tannins."
James Suckling "A fruity, polished red with creamy tannins and softness and attractiveness that makes you want to drink it. It’s medium-to full-bodied with round tannins and a delicious finish." (2018 vintage)
The Winemaker "The delicately oaky nose offers up aromas of sweet spices which subtly mingle with notes of blackberry and blackcurrant. On the palate, there is a concentration of aromas underpinned by pronounced, yet lovely smooth, tannins." (2016 vintage)
Wine Enthusiast "Pristine blackberry and blueberry flavors are rich and mouthfilling in this ripe yet freshly composed wine. It's straightforward and fruity but hints of bramble and earth lend nuance. The moderately long finish is framed by fine, delicate tannins." (2015 vintage)
Beacon Wine "This is an old-world style medium-bodied wine with good fruit balanced by more peppery spice. It has a lightly oaked influence that allows the fruit to shine through. The fine grained tannins are engaging and keep you coming back for another sip." (2015 vintage)
The Guide Hachette des Vins (referenced in the above) is France's best-selling, and one of France's oldest wine guides. Considered France's most authoritative wine guide and commonly referred to as the bible of the French wine industry. This wine has received consistent star ratings for multiple vintages from this prestigious authority.
Grenache noir (50%) Syrah (50%)
This wine comes from parcels selected from the finest terroirs of the southern Rhône Valley Region, extending from Montélimar to Nîmes. The Grenache and Syrah vines are planted on clay-limestone plains which are particularly well exposed and are managed to obtain a yield of around 40 hl/ha.
The grapes are entirely de-stemmed and placed in temperature-controlled vats to macerate for around 18 days during which time only pumping-over operations are carried out. 50% of the wine is aged in vat, and 50% in 450L barrels previously used for 1 or 2 vintages, for a period of 12 months, before being blended with the vat-aged wine.
Originally from Bordeaux, the Lavau family has been involved with winemaking for generations, and have had vineyards ranging from Bordeaux to Tunisia. In 1964 they were seduced by the richness and quality of the Provencal soil, and settled down to make wine in the Rhone Valley.
The cellars of Lavau are currently managed by Benoit and Frederic Lavau, who work in partnership with 350 different grape growers. Benoit is a frequent visitor to Singapore and Pop Up Wine events.
1 x Brokenwood Cricket Pitch Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2022 ~ Hunter Valley, Australia
16/20 Jancis Robinson
Bronze - The Wine Front (2017 vintage)
Bronze - Huon Hooke, The Real Review (2017 vintage)
Bronze - The Wine Front (2015 vintage)
Bronze - Campbell Mattinson, Halliday Wine Companion (2015 vintage)
Bronze - Huon Hooke, The Real Review (2015 vintage)
5 Stars Winery - Halliday Wine Companion
Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Grassy, lemony aromas, light-bodied clean and lively on the tongue. The palate is refreshing, with crisp acidity. A very good seafood white. " (2017 vintage)
Campbell Mattinson, Halliday Wine Companion "It's essentially crisp and fruit-driven, though a gentle slip of sweetness won't do its popularity any harm." (2015 vintage)
Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Parsley herbal aromas, a bit green, with almost a suggestion of basil. Simple, light-bodied, still fresh and in good drinking condition.' (2015 vintage)
James Halliday "A deservedly fashionable winery producing consistently excellent wines. Its big-selling Hunter Semillon provides the volume to balance the limited quantities of the flagships ILR Semillon and Graveyard Shiraz. Brokenwood purchased the Graveyard Vineyard from Hungerford Hill in '78 and has been working to totally rehabilitate the vineyard over the ensuing decades. It's been a vine by vine exercise, with a degree of experimentation of rootstocks and clonal material from other, even older vineyards. Next, there is a range of wines coming from regions including Beechworth (a major resource is the associated Indigo Vineyard), Orange, Central Ranges, McLaren Vale, Cowra and elsewhere. In 2017 Iain Riggs celebrated his 35th vintage at the helm of Brokenwood, offering a unique mix of winemaking skills, management of diverse business, and an unerring ability to keep Brokenwood's high profile fresh and newsworthy. He has also contributed a great deal to various wine industry organisations."
Established in 1970 Brokenwood Wines is one of Australia's most reputable premium wine labels and a must-visit in the Hunter Valley. It was established by Australia's leading wine critic, James Halliday.
Consistently listed as a 5-star winery, Brokenwood is home to the famous Graveyard Vineyard Shiraz, the highly acclaimed ILR Reserve Semillon, and the popular Cricket Pitch Range.
The Hunter Valley is the best-known and most highly prized wine region in New South Wales. It is known as the region where the Australian wine industry started. The valley's winemakers have pioneered two distinctive styles of wine (oaked Chardonnay and dry Semillon) and has retained a strong connection with both of them. The Hunter Valley's most famous wine style is its distinctive dry Semillon, made there since the 1870s. Hunter Valley Semillons are renowned for their ability to improve with age.
Sauvignon Blanc – Semillon is a classic white wine blend. It is most widely produced in France, most notably Bordeaux's Graves district, where both Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are well-established varieties. It also has more recently caught on in Australia, particularly Margaret River. The versatile blend is typically made into crisp, dry wines, but it is also the blend of choice for the world's most prestigious sweet wine style, Sauternes. The blend is endowed with vibrant acidity and grassy aromas by Sauvignon Blanc, and its structure and mouthfeel from Semillon. This blend is a modern, simplified version of the classic White Bordeaux Blend, in which Muscadelle, Sauvignon Gris, Ugni Blanc, Colombard and Merlot Blanc may be added to the mix.
1 x Ate Chardonnay 2022 - South East Australia, Australia
Winemaker "Made from South Eastern Australia Chardonnay grapes, showcases the winery's commitment to retaining freshness and acidity. Harvested in the cool of the night, this wine offers a base of cool fermentation that results in a beautifully balanced and expressive Chardonnay."
Até Winery produces meticulously crafted wines from some of the premium wine growing areas of Victoria and South Australia. These wines embody the mischievous and playful nature of the Greek goddess Até. With a focus on fruit-forward profiles and generous flavours, each wine displays the hallmarks of its region and is a testament to the artistry and passion of the winemaker.
Their range includes the Até Sparkling, Até Pinot Grigio, Até Chardonnay, and Até Shiraz, each offering unique and delightful flavours that fully express the region from which they are from. There are the bright lemony notes of the Sparkling, a shining example of the winery's dedication to quality and flavour, the zesty freshness of the Pinot Grigio, and the expressive character of the Chardonnay made from South Eastern Australian grapes. The Shiraz is a deep ruby color and purple hue, with aromas and flavors of red and dark plum, boysenberry, smoky oak spices, and hints of black pepper.
All these wines exemplify the winery's commitment to quality and flavour.
Chardonnay is one of the world’s most popular grapes, Chardonnay is made in a wide range of styles from lean, to rich, creamy white wines aged in oak. Bolder, richer, full-bodied and buttery Chardonnays are made using oak and are produced in California, Burgundy, and Australia. Unoaked chardonnays such as Chablis and those produced in Chile, New Zealand, and other parts of France are leaner and often crisp and mineraly, with delicate flavors. By law, if a label says “Chablis,” it must be Chardonnay.
1 x Frankie Sauvignon Blanc 2023 - South East Australia, Australia
Top Winemaker
Winemaker "Lively and refreshing, this Sauvignon is bursting with lime zest, stone fruit, white pear and tropical fruit flavours. The perfect pairing for chicken and veggies."
Frankie is the coolest new winery on the block.
South-Eastern Australia is a Geographical Indication (GI) covering the entire southeastern third of Australia. This area's western boundary stretches 2,000 kilometers (1,250mi) across the Australian continent, from the Pacific coast of Queensland to the Southern Ocean coast in South Australia. This vast viticultural "super zone" effectively encompasses every significant Australian wine region outside Western Australia.
Rainforest, mountain ranges, scrubland, desert and dried-up riverbeds occupy the majority land within the South Eastern Australia zone. It is only in cooler, coastal areas that vineyards play any significant role in the landscape. The GI covers the states of New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania in their entirety, and also the southeastern halves of both Queensland and South Australia.
The Sauvignon Blanc taste is one of the most identifiable in the world of white wines for a few reasons. First, it always has crisp, high acidity. Second, it has a chemical compound called pyrazine which gives grassy, herbal or bell pepper flavors. When grown in cooler climates or picked early, the herbaceous green character is most prominent. In warmer climates or allowed to hang longer on the vine, the pyrazine character diminishes in favor of riper fruit flavors ranging from grapefruit, to passion fruit and guava.
1 x Willow Bridge Coat of Arms Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 - Geographe, Western Australia
93/100 Mike Bennie, Halliday Wine Companion
93/100 James Suckling
92/100 Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion (2018 vintage)
92/100 James Suckling (2018 vintage)
93/100 James Suckling (2016 vintage)
89/100 Huon Hooke, The Real Review (2016 vintage)
Bronze - Perth Royal Food Awards 2023
Gold - Royal Melbourne Wine Awards 2016 (2015 vintage)
Mike Bennie, Halliday Wine Companion "Succulent with lots of cassis, violet floral lift, mint, eucalyptus and black pepper. Oh yes. This sits on the palate fresh and fine, cinched with lacy tannins and cool with that minty herbal component through a medium-weight flourish of cabernet and a lingering, spicy finish. It nails the variety and delivers it full, albeit with genial restraint and ease of drinking through and through. A wonderful thing to relax into."
James Suckling "I like the tobacco and iodine notes here, along with blackberries and tomato leaves. It’s medium-bodied, fresh and structured, with tight and fine tannins. Excellent varietal character showing through, with a long and firm finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap."
Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion "Almost gentle in outlook with its currant, cassis and raspberry flavours, dash of spice and warm bitumen. It's barely medium-bodied with gritty, ripe tannins yet stamped with immediate drinkability." (2018 vintage)
James Suckling "Impressive, leafy and light, bright red-fruit aromas here, together with a swathe of spicy oak weighing into the mix of aromas and continuing into the palate where it is subsumed by smooth, redcurrant and plum flavors. So drinkable now, but this will age easily for up to a decade. Screw cap." (2018 vintage)
James Suckling "Blueberry and mineral aromas with hints of spearmint follow through to a medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Some tar, too. Complex and delicious. Drink or hold. Screw cap." (2016 vintage)
Huon Hooke, The Real Review "Medium to deep red colour with a tinge of purple. The aroma is straightforward, raspberry-ish and bright, and it's frisky and firm on the palate, with some grittiness in the tannins. Fruit drives it. There are slightly chewy tannins to close, and the wine has good length and density. It's well-priced." (2016 vintage)
Willow Bridge Estate continues to attract acclaim for the relatively newly established wine growing region of Geographe which is located adjacent to its more famous neighbour, Margaret River, in Western Australia. Wine critcs have heralded the winery for producing quality, good value wines. Winemaking is by veteran Western Australian winemaker, Kim Horton.
The Geographe wine growing region is located near the southern end of the Western Australia's Indian Ocean coast, between the emerging Peel region and famous Margaret River – with which its terroir shares several similarities. The best wines grown in this region include fruity Cabernet Sauvignon (often blended with Merlot), gamey Shiraz, rich, citrusy Chardonnay, and grassy 'SSB' blends of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. The region's profile is increasing with several Geographe wineries winning national and international awards annually. At the heart of Western Australia's wine industry, the region supplies more than 10% of Western Australia's wine.
Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the most famous red wine grape variety on Earth. It is rivaled in this regard only by its Bordeaux stablemate Merlot, and its opposite number in Burgundy, Pinot Noir. From its origins in Bordeaux, Cabernet has successfully spread to almost every winegrowing country in the world. It is now the key grape variety in many first-rate New World wine regions, most notably Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo Valley. Wherever they come from, Cabernet Sauvignon wines always seem to demonstrate a handful of common character traits: deep color, good tannin structure, moderate acidity and aromas of blackcurrant, tomato leaf, dark spices and cedarwood.
1 x Bottega Millesimato Prosecco Brut 2023 ~ Veneto, Italy
90/100 James Suckling (2022 vintage)
Bronze - James Suckling (2018 vintage)
Silver - Korea Wine Challenge (2019 vintage)
Organic
James Suckling "Pink cherries, dried roses, nectarines and hints of honey. Medium-bodied, clean and crisp with fine bubbles and sharp acidity. Dry and polished. Vegan. Sustainable." (2022 vintage)
John Szabo, Master Sommelier (MS) "Light intensity pear and citrus aromas. Essentially dry and crisp palate, with slightly bruised fruit flavours. Decent length" (2019 vintage)
Vines Magazine "Palate is fresh and lively with opulent floral notes and stone fruit, mouth-filling, medium length with bright lime acids on the finish." (2019 vintage)
James Suckling "Excellent purity of fruit and freshness here, suggesting bright lemons and limes. Hint of sweetness on the palate, but some fine acidity to compensate. Frothy and appley on the finish." (2018 vintage)
The Winemaker "Colour and appearance: Straw yellow, brilliant, with a rich and persistent foam and a fine perlage. Bouquet: Fruity, flowery, with scents of Golden apple and exotic fruit. Dry, lightly alcoholic, fragrant, fresh, well balanced with intense scents of fruit."
Alcohol: 11%
A Prosecco from the multi-award-winning winery - Bottega - famous for its top-end Prosecco served in gold bottles.
This celebrated winery creates Prosecco in Venoto Italy using the classified Glera grape.
Prosecco is an Italian DOC or DOCG white wine produced in a large area spanning nine provinces in the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia regions, and named after the village of Prosecco which is in the province of Trieste, Italy. It is made from the Prosecco grape (renamed Glera in 2009 within the European Union) but denomination rules allow up to 15% of the wine to be other permitted varieties.