Vintage Cellars Catalogue - 08/09-16/11/2021 (Page 31)

the grape → classic or off the radar? comes to mind is white wines that are one of alice's favourite spring choices is plenty of room to experiment "semillon is also very easy and drinkable make it more complex and interesting," says can be really interesting and great with food." from the scorpo family vineyard in victoria's asian food as it can stand up to spices." past a young australian riesling when the going from strength to strength," he says against an electric acid line; forever my apéritif of choice." looking for something outside the square? alice massaria hails from the veneto region in northern italy and tips the italian grape to be quite known in australia," she says another sommelier pick for a lesser-known white is from neighbouring spain to wines that are whimsical and youthfully nose of vibrant peach and lime zest with alfresco seafood affairs." clashes by selecting wines that are acidic un-oaked and free from residual sugar "both albariño and riesling will meet the notes that's also being produced in victoria's cooler regions and the adelaide hills." mexican flavours as well as seafood and veal and if you're thinking of a picnic to at a honeyed sticky wine like pinsanto to our pinsanto with all kinds of cheeses - or sardinian goat and sheep cheeses," says spring foods springtime heralds not only unusual wines but also unique seasonal produce chemistry can exaggerate a perception issue when it comes to drink matching try these xanadu xmdor perloren hither & yon petit blanc deviation road pinot gris * peregrine pinot xanadu exmoor chardonnay* $20 single price expect cucumber lemon squash green herbs and fun on the palate $24 single price the sweet pear and floral characters have depth and balanced body $25 single price providing a nice mouthfeel $16 single price minerally aromas and a rich but reserved flavour with sweetness vintagecellars.com.au