A whiff of this and I’m picturing palms, pools and sunshine. Very tropical and the pineapple and passion fruit on offer confirms that. Deliciously fresh with the spice character Verdelho brings with it washing through to the end.
Queensland’s Granite Belt is one of Australia’s most interesting regions, on the face of it much too far north to produce high-quality grapes. That it is able to do so is explained by its altitude, over 800m.
Aromas of fresh lemon pudding are followed by a taste that is light, dry and fresh but with pleasing weight. Will match well to complex flavoured light foods such as marinara and barbecued dishes.
Andrew Corrigan’s August 2012 Review on Ballandean Estate SSB 2012, Golden Grove Vermentino 2012, Robert Channon Singing Lake Verdelho 2012, Clovely Estate Barbera 2010, Ridgemill Estate Cabernet Malbec Merlot 2009 and Crane Cabernet Shiraz 2010.