Toni Paterson, First Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Candied lemon peel aromas. The palate is gentle and mild. The wine did not stand up to the intensity of flavour in the dish.”
Jennifer Docherty, First Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Toasty on the nose, fragrant on the palate with a round and textured palate. Racy acidity with a dried peach finish. A wine meant to be drunk young. The texture of the wine matched the texture of the quenelle.”
Brent Marris, Fourteenth Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“A lovely big floral aromatic nose of rose petals and orange blossom. Ripe round white pear flavours are on the palate with great fruit texture and balance. Works well with this dish as the floral notes become more integrated with the wine.”
Sam Kurtz, First Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Pale straw, hint of pink, red apple, straw, redcurrant, light bodied, fresh and clean.”
Stuart James Halliday, Fifth Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Some lightness on the palate, crisp, dry, cuts through the richness of cream sauce, giving the wine a lovely textured finish.”
The Lighter Bodied Dry White Wines were judged with
Presented by chef Michael Manners
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Andrea Pritzker, Fourth Term Panellist 2020 Competition
“Opens with lemongrass, lemon zest aromas. Fresh, lively and bright with a rounded texture supported by crisp lemony acidity. The wine appeared drier and less textured when paired with the dish.”