Embracing a Spring Fling! | Spring Wines
As spring ushers in warmer days, it's the perfect time to explore vibrant spring wines. Whether you're planning a picnic, barbecue, or garden party, there's a wine to match every occasion. This season calls for crisp whites, refreshing rosés, light reds, and sparkling wines that reflect the energy of renewal.
Crisp, dry white wines embody spring's freshness. Varietals like Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Chardonnay, and Albariño offer bright, invigorating characters with lively acidity. These wines pair wonderfully with light spring dishes such as salads, seafood, and grilled vegetables. Semillon, particularly from Australia's Hunter Valley, stands out for its unique balance and complexity, especially when aged. It's best enjoyed chilled on warm days, complementing dishes like Sydney rock oysters or Ahi tuna ceviche.
Rosé wines take centre stage in spring, perfectly balancing the crispness of whites and the fruitiness of reds. Their versatility makes them ideal for springtime gatherings and picnics. With notes of strawberry, watermelon, and citrus, rosés pair excellently with charcuterie boards and grilled chicken salads and serve as delightful aperitifs.
For red wine enthusiasts, lighter options like Pinot Noir, Grenache, and Zinfandel are perfect for cool spring evenings. These wines feature delicate structures and vibrant acidity, pairing well with grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, or cheese platters. Grenache, light on the palate, emphasises fruit purity and pairs well with pizza.
Sparkling wines add elegance and effervescence to spring celebrations, embodying the season's spirit of renewal. From prestigious Methode Champagne to more affordable Prosecco or Moscato, these bubbly beverages offer styles to suit every palate and occasion. Their crisp acidity refreshes the palate on warm spring days and enhances their versatility in food pairings, making them ideal for casual picnics and formal spring soirées.
When it comes to food, sparkling wines shine with spring's bounty. Their vibrant acidity and bubbles complement seafood beautifully, pairing well with prawns, shellfish, smoked salmon, and oysters. They also work surprisingly well with challenging spring vegetables like asparagus or artichokes. For brunch gatherings, a glass of bubbly adds a festive touch
that captures the essence of spring celebration, whether enjoyed in a mimosa or on its own.
Spring wines are about embracing the season's energy and freshness. Whether you prefer crisp whites, versatile rosés, light reds, or celebratory sparklers, there's a spring wine to suit every taste. This season, venture beyond your usual choices and savour the vibrant flavours that mirror nature's awakening.
Cheers to spring!
Winmark Wines
Winmark Single Vineyard Reserve Chardonnay 2022
Winmark has earned a reputation for producing some of the best Chardonnay in the Hunter Valley. This wine and art lover’s paradise is rated a 5 Star Winery by the revered James Halliday Wine Companion, who also rated this Chardonnay an incredible 95 points.
TASTING Pale gold in colour. Initially, brioche and toasty oak are evident, with an alluring aroma of grilled stone fruit, melon fig and barbecued citrus. This wine is sumptuous in flavour, warm and toasty, with excellent structure and a fine acid backbone, finishing strongly with persistent hints of cashew and toast.
FOOD MATCH Succulent roast chicken with garden fresh root vegetable salad.
CELLARING 8-10 years.
PRICE $62
Wandin Estate
NV Sparkling Pink Moscato
This sparkling pink Moscato is a real crowd pleaser. The bubbles lighten the texture and compliment the perfect balance between sweet and refreshing.
TASTING Strawberries, lychee and orange blossom.
FOOD MATCH Wandin Kitchen’s white chocolate and berry cheesecake.
CELLARING Drink Now.
PRICE $30
Peterson House
Pink Blush Rosé
The Pink Blush Rosé is a semi sweet rosé with fruity notes and a clean finish. As their most popular bottle of bubbles, this is the sparkling wine that put Peterson House on the map.
TASTING The natural acidity of the wine is balanced by a sweeter finish, whilst the red wine imparts a full mouthfeel bringing a well-rounded experience with every sip. The palate throws hints of turkish delight and fairy floss amongst the fruity notes.
FOOD MATCH Both an ideal aperitif or an accompaniment to a sweet and light dessert.
CELLARING 12-18 months
PRICE $23.50. Also $7 piccolo, or $55 Magnum
Latitude 32 Wines
The Great White
Arguably the two greatest white wine varietals grown here in the Hunter Valley are Semillon and Chardonnay, blended together they become "The Great White". A cellar door favourite, this wine sings out Spring in every sip - who needs to
wait until afternoon for a little taste?
TASTING The fresh citrus and natural acid from the semillon is complemented by the rich quintessential stone fruit characteristics from a warm climate Chardonnay which adds weight to the palate.
FOOD MATCH A perfect pairing with fish and white meats if you are feeling hungry, or if not enjoyed with fun company and a smile!
CELLARING Why bother – its Spring after all!
PRICE $35
Gartelmann Wines
2024 Del’s Picpoul
Sourced from the well respected Crest Vineyard in the heart of the Central Ranges, one of only a few vineyards in Australia to grow this Rhone varietal.
TASTING Bright, juicy and refreshing with plenty of citrus upfront. Subtle stone fruit on the mid-palate, carried by an unobtrusive toastiness and lingering texture.
FOOD MATCH Renowned as the wine for oysters, also great with shellfish and cream-based seafood dishes.
CELLARING Mid to long-term cellaring up to 7–10 years.
PRICE $45
Bonvilla Estate
Arcachon Semillon 2022
An impressive and delicious wine. Awarded Gold at the NSW Small Winemaker Show 2023.
TASTING Pale lemon yellow with a silver-green hue. Very focused lemon and lime with citrus florals and a hint of lemonade ice-blocks. Some underlying mineral talc and lavender floral notes. Plush entry with lemon and lime across zesty yet supple acidity. There is power in the acid but a touch of the "fist in the velvet glove" here. Long, succulent, and juicy making this wine a good contender for the cellar.
FOOD MATCH Spaghetti vongole.
CELLARING 5 years and another 5 beyond to see its best.
PRICE $48
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