Bree Boskov, First Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Shy nose of citrus and apricot. The palate has spiced stone fruits, cracked wheat, nutmeg and savory biscuit dough notes. The savory texture and firm acidity extends the palate without being weighed down by excessive oak use. This pairing is superb the fruit purity of the wine is enhanced by the salty jamon and the creamy potato and pumpkin aioli brings a soft savory creaminess to the oak profile delivering a balanced and harmonious mouthful.”
Emma Jenkins, First Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Toasty oak, white peach and light lemon, quite an elegant, restrained style with nice texture and length, balanced and approachable. Works fine with the food but no significant lift for either.”
Martin Williams, Fifth Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Pale lemon-straw. Oyster-shell, pebble aromas over lemon fruit. Smooth, even palate; fine fruit, fresh acid and a hint of bitterness. With food: Good combination – the creaminess of the wine is good with the aioli. A touch of bitterness is ok with the ham and the potatoes.”
Bryan Currie, Second Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Pale straw, oyster shell nose with notes of white peach, clean fresh palate of cashew nut and long acidity, with added creaminess and nutty flavours from the dish with the acidity of the wine cleansing the richness of the garlic aioli. ”
Susan Bastian, Sixth Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Pale yellow gold, slight green flashes on the edges. Delicate citrus, honey. More savoury overtones on the palate, with some creamy texture. Salt in food overpowers the wine.”
Mike de Garis, Third Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Melon, nutty and toasty oak, creamy batonnage, white-peach – very appealing. Melon and citrus spice, creamy and nutty oak notes add to flavour line, moreish phenolics. Food: hasn’t drastically changed the flavour, still very moreish without filling the palate out.”
The Fuller Bodied Dry White Wines were judged with
Presented by chef Marcell Kustos
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Warren Mason Memorial Trophy for Best Fuller Bodied Dry White Table Wine of Competition
Warren Gibson, Second Term Chairman of Judges, Twelfth Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Spicy, complex nose. Pepper. Interesting wine. Salivating and long with good lingering acidity. A fantastic match with the dish. Long and lingering synergy of flavours.”