Domaine Kuehn ‘Grand Cru – Kaefferkopf’ Riesling 2008
AOC Alsace $25.15 12.0% alcohol
This is the flagship wine of this +300-year-old winery. It delivers a fruit-salad bowl full of exotic, alluring aromas with succulent white peach, poached Bosc pear and sweet pineapple. The purity of tree fruit on the palate—nectarine, green apple and ripe citrus is in perfect balance with the lip-smacking delectable, lengthy aftertaste. It’s mid weight with a generous mouth feel and delivers a favourable price-quality balance. Order by the 6 bottle case for home or office delivery from Nokhrin Wines. (Vic Harradine)


Lacroix-Triaulaire & Fils Brut Champagne Non-Vintage
AOC Champagne, France $42.45 12.0% alcohol
Aromas of baking brioche, melon and hints of leesy notes presage a beautiful burst of fine-bead, persistent bubbles. This light-medium bodied, value-packed gem makes its way to the palate on a bed of silky smooth texture dishing out a balanced, crisp and refreshing mouthful of racy blood orange and lemon zest. The finish in this 20% Chardonnay-80% Pinot Noir blend is mouth-wateringly delectable. It earned its final ½ star on value. Order by the 6 bottle case for home or office delivery from Nokhrin Wines. (Vic Harradine)


Night Harvest Chardonnay 2008
Margaret River, Australia $29.05 13.4% alcohol
Showcasing Margaret River, arguably Australia’s top-drop Chardonnay region, this is a dazzling expression of hi-toned, well-structured, impeccably balanced wine. Aromas of toasty oak and tropical fruit give way to a complex, palate-coating wash of flavour—sweet vanilla and pineapple, ripe pear and citrus adorned by nuances of integrated, toasty oak. It’s medium-full bodied with a creamy smooth texture supported by a lengthy lip-smacking aftertaste. Delicious now, it’ll improve over the short term and drink well into 2016. Order by the 12 bottle case for home or office delivery from Nokhrin Wines. (Vic Harradine)


Night Harvest ‘Classic White’ 2010
Margaret River, Australia $20.15 12.8% alcohol
This crowd-pleasing blend of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay opens with zesty aromas of gooseberry, passion fruit and hints of tropical fruit. It’s light-medium weight with good mouth feel and oodles of flavour—lemon pie filling, key lime and juicy white peach. There’s a lovely blend of sweet and tang on the palate and lingering aftertaste making this the perfect dance partner for Asian cuisine like Pad Thai or butter chicken. Order by the 12 bottle case for home or office delivery from Nokhrin Wines. There’s good value here. (Vic Harradine)


Quinta de Lubazim ‘Grande Reserva’ 2007
DOC Douro, Portugal $49.25 13.5% alcohol
Richly perfumed aromas on the nose—truffles, gamy notes and cherry—usher in mouth-coating, succulent flavours that wash in endless waves with juicy, black, Bing cherry, cassis and framboise eau-de-vie to the fore. Full bodied with a generous mouth feel, it’s structured, complex and well balanced. This blend of local Port grapes fashions a delightful rustic quality on the warm, lingering, fruity finish. Sip by the fire after a three-hour decant or pour with hearty fare—osso bucco, cassoulet or smoked, grilled back ribs. Order by the 6 bottle case for home or office delivery from Nokhrin Wines. (Vic Harradine)