An agile Riesling wine with a bouyant palate and sprightly aromas, sourced from the finest vineyards under the hospice of the award winning Casella winemaking team. [yellow tail] know that the best Riesling wines can only transpire through an insightful selection of site, diligence in the vineyard and judicious vinification techniques. The warm climate of the Riverina region provides the backbone of fruit exhibiting substantive grapefruit and apple flavours. Fruit from the cool climate regions contributes crisp acidity, elegance and finesse.

It's young and fresh, vibrant and racy, it certainly suggests that this could be the most popular white wine in the remarkable history of Yellow Tail. This sumptuous forward drinking, refreshing Sauvignon Semillon marks yet another milestone for a brand that has rapidly established itself as a true global phenomenon. A splendid effort once again, embodying the style and universal appeal which have made Yellow Tail so successful. Fresh with vibrant fruit and an easy to appreciate palate, this is a wine that's perfectly suited to lively Asian cuisine and good fresh seafood.

The folks at [yellow tail] believe that great wine should also be great fun to drink, they know that crafting wines, which are perfect for today's contemporary lifetyles, mean a break with the traditions and a rewriting of old rules. They take Sauvignon Blanc very seriously indeed, and have taken a trip across the Tasman to appropriate parcels of Marlborough grapes which bring distinctive vitality and zing. Drink [yellow tail], enjoy it, share it, swill it. And, while it is seriously good wine, don't get too serious about it.

Yellow Tail have been at the forefront of planting and developing dedicated vineyards under the sunny climes of Riverina, chosen sites which are trained to grow the voluptuous Italian varietals. A refreshing and flavourful, satisfying white wine with restorative expressions of orchard fruits with almond, pinenuts and limoncello, [yellow tail] Pinot Grigio is lacking nothing except maybe sunshine and good times. Serve chilled at every opportunity, it makes perfect company to your favourite Al fresco cuisine on a warm summer's evening.

A splendid, easy drinking Chardonnay, by one of our nation's most accomplished winemakers, Yellow Tail is designed for immediate enjoyment. A regimen of luxurious winemaking techniques are employed, maturation on yeast lees, malolactic ferments and oak treatments are all part of the program to impart creamy, nougat flavours, add richness and balance the acidity. Ideal alongside the finest faire, [yellow tail] will perfectly compliment fresh seafoods and meat salad, game and poultry, cheeses or pasta. Serve nicely chilled, drink and enjoy.

The accumulated vinicultural experience and history at Wild Oats is truly impressive. Mudgee is home to some of the oldest Chardonnay rootstock in Australia and boasts a long history of producing outstanding, award winning white wines. A pure varietal Chardonnay from grapes grown to the Oatley estate vineyards at Mudgee, crafted to a forward drinking, modern styling, full bodied yet crisp, with lifted citrus and melon flavours. Wild Oats is a contemporary take on the style, where oak supports rather than dominates the well defined fruit.

An old world variety that's immensely popular with Australian growers, Verdelho from the Riverina is characterized by a delicate nose and soft, fruit driven palate. If picked too early, Verdelho tends towards green flavours, but too late and you get kerosene characters. The trick is to get the right balance, Warburn are spot on. Fermentations are aimed at retaining the freshness and varietal character. The finished wine articulates the sunny clime of Riverina, an invigorating table white, bursting with juiciness, crisp with wonderful textures.

Outstanding Langtons Classification. Arguably Australia's finest and most enduring Semillon, Vat 1 articulates the merits of patient bottle ageing as it transforms this pure, unoaked wine. First produced in 1963 and sourced from historic Pokolbin fruit parcels, a mature Semillon aged under the Tyrrells cellar. While drinking like a dream immediately upon release, it will continue to develop delicious bottle age characters for many years hence, a joy to experience time and time again.

Sourced from Neil Steven's Glenoak property at Pokolbin, a scenically undulating site that's planted to a combination of light sand and red clay soils, widely regarded as one of the finest white wine vineyards in Hunter Valley. The oldest block was established circa 1911, the youngest plantings date back to 1965. Since inaugural vintage, Stevens Semillon has been awarded a breathtaking list of national and international accolades, countless wine show medals and a conspicuous tally of significant trophies.

Verdelho wines are extremely food friendly and are fast becoming a popular choice around the Australian dining table. Old Winery makes Verdelho into a highly approachable style, maintaining the commitment of consistently producing wines which deliver on quality and value. A pure Hunter Valley wine in the enduring traditions of the Tyrrell name, layered with lemon and stone fruit flavours, made piquant by a touch of nut and spice complexity, finishing just a touch savoury and pleasingly dry.

The history of Tyrrell is synonymous with Hunter Valley wines. Sustainable land management techniques and evolving standards of viticulture mean that the Tyrrell vineyards of today are yielding the highest quality fruit ever and that the wines have never been better. An unashamed crowd pleaser, Old Winery Traminer Riesling is made to a popular, fresh and fruity style. The distinctive flavours of two classic varietals combine well to create a wine that is delicious on its own and serves as a highly versatile accompaniment to a wide range of good foods.

Old Winery are Tyrrell's quiet achiever, the label has evolved into a well known international brand. Originally designed for palates overseas, Old Winery continue to be well received at home by local wine enthusiasts as well as the discerning industry press. Pioneers of the Semillon Sauvignon accord, Tyrrell have extended their team's reach of resources for this popular style of wine, to good vineyards throughout Australia. A fresh, revitalizing wine in the classic dry white style, showing delicate complexity and good fruit before a lovely clean finish.

Semillon has always been the great white varietal of Hunter Valley, as the soils and climate of the region produce a style of wine which is unique to the world. Tyrrell's believe that Hunter Semillon should always be made without oak, to permit the citrus fruit flavours to stand out and allow the wine to develop complexity. An attractive, early drinking style with a clean refreshing palate.

Tyrrell's Old Winery range is named after an historic Hunter Valley facility which was built in 1858. Tyrrell are famous for the pioneering of Chardonnay in Australia, being the first to commercially produce the varietal as a pure wine in 1971, the inaugural release of Australian Chardonnay. Tyrrell's were also one of the first to import small French oak barrels into Australia for the style. Old Winery continues Tyrrell's tradition of consistently producing the finest Chardonnay, wines which over deliver in terms of generosity and charm.

The heritage of Tyrrell is inextricably linked to the history of wine in Australia, it's the story of pioneers, men and women who transformed the Hunter Valley, planted grapes and looked for better ways to make wine. Lost Block was named after the 1993 vintage when it was mistakenly allowed to ripen for a longer period than usual, you could say that Tyrrell lost the plot, the quality of wine made from the harvest however was amazing. A seamlessly balanced wine of soft Semillon fruit characters before a clean, crisp finish.

Ever since a mythological deluge in 1993, the Tyrrell winemaking team has embarked on an argosy to detect and apprehend the illusory Lost Block. Stylistically fashioned to remain true to the promise of fruit laden, easy to drink wines, Chardonnay from the Hunter Valley and McLaren Vale have been harvested, crushed and chilled, before a hasty transfer to the Tyrrell wineworks at Pokolbin, for vinification into a fresh and crisp, revitalising wine.

Hunter Valley Distillery is a continuation of the same dry creek bed as the Short Flat Vineyard that produces Vat 1 Semillon. HVD is a proven Semillon vineyard, which consistently yields parcels of fruit that reach the very high standards that are demanded for inclusion in the exalted Vat 1. In 1995, the winemakers decided to keep the HVD Semillon by itself as a separate reserve wine and it went on to become one of the most talked about releases of the last decade. HVD Semillon is rapidly gaining a solid repute as one of Australia's great white wines.

Belford Vineyard paradoxically produces the bigger yet softer of all Tyrrell's premium Semillon wines. Belford is the Hunter Valley archetype, showing a tightly structured palate with considerable length and breadth of citrus honey flavours. Unequivocally a sublime drink with a fully engaging nose and palate, already displaying toasty bottle aged complexity. Since 1982, Belford has claimed an extraordinary list of significant wine show trophies and copious gold medals.

One of Hunter Valley's great winemaking estates, home to the nation's best known Verdelho. Originating from Portugal, traditionally used to make fortified wines such as Madeira, Verdelho has always enjoyed popularity in Australia, the Hunter Valley examples in particular are a class of their own. Tulloch sources the best grapes from good vineyards on the fertile river plains of Upper Hunter, to be assembled alongside smaller parcels from the Tulloch property at Pokolbin. A course of barrel ferments and oak treatments add a measure of richness and complexity.

Forty percent less carbs and joules? Yes it's true! Two Thirds is a low alcohol, low carb dry wine, assembled from the two most popular and complimentery of all white grape varietals, Semillon with Sauvignon Blanc. Suitably mated for their mutual compatability, highly prized for their luscious fruit characters, enjoyed everywhere as the most appealing contemporary style of crisp and dry, exuberantly refreshing white wine.

Trentham have retained their identity as a unique, artisanal winemaking estate, amongst the boundless expanse of commercial Riverina vineyards. Close attention to each individual vine is the key, harvests of piquantly flavoured Sauvignon Blanc with bright acids and exemplary varietal charm are the result. Textural and effusive like a tropical fruit frappe, lime and gooseberry, lychee and guava characters flow from the juicy palate before a long passionfruit finish, the first choice in a crisp dry white, to accompany crustacea, hors d’oeuvres and pate.

The Murphys were among the first settlers to establish vineyards around Mildura. The family moved to Trentham Cliffs in 1960 and re-developed a site which was part of a larger sheep station, irrigated by the nearby Murray River. The first vintages were destined for fortified wines, as was the market demand of the time. Blocks were later planted to Pinot Gris, which performed brilliantly in the rich red loam over limestone soils. A crisp and fresh table wine, just lovely alongside garlic recipes or everyone's favourite chicken caesar.

Two of Australia's most notable winemakers have cut parcels of Hunter Valley Semillon with an equal portion of Sauvignon Blanc grown to the high altitudes of Central Ranges. The idea behind See Saw was the brainchild of Angus the Bull winemaker Hamish MacGowan, who is building a reputation for his intriguing, successful marketing concepts. His skill at crafting wines is pretty up there too.

From vines planted to one of the Hunter Valley's most splendid Terra rosa sites. The deep friable red loam soils over soft limestone yield generously flavoured grapes with unique flavour profiles. A full bodied Chardonnay in Burgundian styling, with staves of lovely oak and golden toasty autolysis. Scarborough never lets up, it knows what we want to smell and like to taste, it truly delivers. Hunter Valley Chardonnay at its best, superb alongside lobster and drawn butter, hollandaise, asparagus and garlic mayo.

Vermentino hails from Sardinia but can be found growing in vineyards throughout the Mediterranean. A natural for the warmer climes and auspicious terroirs of Hunter Valley, Scarborough introduce their harvest to a long cool ferment, batches are plunged over periodically to infuse the palate while introducing a measure of creaminess and texture. Unoaked and without artifice, rejuvenatingly pastoral and fresh, conjuring honeysuckle, orange blossoms and lemon curd, its long crisp finish resolves on a lingering impression of grapefruits and quince.

The blessed soils and benign climes of Valley Hunter make a hospitable home for refreshing white styles that are essentially fruit driven and friendly to food. Scarborough take an all natural approach, encouraging their vines to yield a harvest that's self assured, articulate of Verdelho, so good that the wine simply makes itself. Crafted without too much interference, fashioned for freshness, unwooded and unoaked, its zesty, granny smith palate makes a mesmerising meal alongside singaporean recipes, cocounut curries and colourful hawker style cuisines.

Nowhere else in the world does Semillon express such sound structure and exquisite balance, varietal excellence and disarming eloquence. Scarborough embarked on their journey in viticulture from a famous site along Wine Country Drive that was one of Hunter Valley's original Semillon vineyards, a special place with a history of producing the most long lived vintages. Green Label defines the animated elegance of a fresh and articulate wine, released at around a year of age to articulate the charm and appeal of Hunter Valley Semillon in its irresistible youth.

From the sandy loam soils of upper Hunter Valley, picked just a bit earlier in the vintage for an easier drinking Chardonnay, treated to a course of oak barrel ferments, monthly lees stirring and a year's maturation. It took plenty of vision, love and attention, with a fair bit of bulldozing and persistence to make the Scarborough Gillards Road vineyard into the special patch of dirt it is today. A style that's evocative of new world Chablis, the perfect seesaw of citrus, almond, pear and mineral flint, spiced peach and deliciously creamy mouthfeel.

Sacred Hill is an ode to a hermit made famous in Riverina folklore. Like his eponymous wine, he kept a low profile but was highly revered by all who knew him. For those who may be partial to a juicy wine with a measure of luscious grapey sweetness, Sacred Hill will be the first choice. Topical Gewurztraminer rose petal characters are in full bloom, musk aromatics and ripe lychee fruit flavours are finely nestled within a soft, aromatic palate. Enjoy alongside spiced seafood and piquant Thai.

De Bortoli is a proud progeniter to some of Australia's most dependable labels, Sacred Hill is a prolific winner of wine industry accolades and reviews. Enter the dynamic Australian accord of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, fashioned into a seamless wine of exquisite aromaticness and generousity of fruit. De rigueur with chicken caesar, a regular attendee of the relaxed long luncheon.

Bilbul wineworks in the Riverina produce many of Australia's most popular wines, national pleasures that are shared and enjoyed around the world. Harvests of Semillon have been assembled with components of good Chardonnay, select parcels are given a term of malolactic to soften the edges, creating texture and imparting charm, others are treated to an extended lees contact, adding texture and contributing mouthfeel. An engaging wine in adults only styling, complex and gently oaked, leesy and dry.

Sacred Hill are vinified at the De Bortoli Bilbul wineworks on the Riverina. The entire range continues to impress with its amazing quality and value. The marvelous efforts at Sacred Hill have won awards at major national and international wine shows, receiving rave reviews from the wine industry press. Parcels of Colombard grapes are squeezed to release the piquant flavours of skins, Chardonnay is gently pressed to retain varietal character and freshness. A timely repose on gross lees builds palate weight and adds textural creaminess.

Sacred Hill has graced the tables of royalty and movie stars, claiming a litany of awards and sharing accolades with some of Australia's most cherished wines. A fruit driven Chardonnay style with great texture and superb balance, crisp acidity and zesty citrus stonefruit characters balanced by a subtle touch of Fench oak. A wonderful partner to all seafoods or freshly tossed chicken caesar.