The 2020 vintage may have been a forgettable one for many
Australian wine regions but 2021 is shaping up as an eminently memorable one
for all the right reasons.
Drought, bushfires and smoke taint hit many parts of the
country, cutting output or totally wiping out crops for many.
However, going by the, admittedly limited, new releases I
have tasted from the current vintage it is looking very promising. Here are a few
of them.
Carillion 2021 Origins Semillon ($35)
A lovely young Hunter Valley white showing lemon zest and mineral palate with a fresh citrus acid finish. Enjoy now with oysters or shellfish or tuck away for a decade. Under its Lovable Rogue label, Carillion also has produced a tasty fiano ($30) and vermentino ($30) that are worth chasing up. Rating: 92. Find out more at www.carillionwines.com.au
Longview 2021 Juno Nebbiolo Rosato ($26)
One of my favourite Australian rose styles, this Adelaide Hills wine shows red berries and roses on the nose and palate, with a crisp, dry finish. Enjoy over the next year or two by itself or with almost any lighter foods. Rating: 93. More at www.longviewvineyard.com.au
Tim Adams 2021 Riesling ($24)
A wonderful example of a young Clare Valley riesling, this shows citrus and floral characters on the nose and palate, with a crisp mineral acid finish. It’s delicious now but should live for years. The companion 2021 Pinot Gris ($24) is equally delicious and the just released 2018 Shiraz ($26) also is very much worth seeking out. More at www.timadamswines.com.au
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