The varietal wine scene is changing all the time. It is sometimes a little hard to keep up. Then you need to find the newest exciting varieties.
So I have arranged with my friends at Rewine to curate a special offer of six packs to let you try six alternative varieties from various producers.
This is a convenient way for you to try a few different varieties in the one order.
Falanghina 2023. Grown in the Murray Darling Region and made by Bart van Olphen
This white variety hails from the around Naples in the Campania region of Southern Italy. It is not common in Italy and there are only a couple of producers here in Australia.
Fiano 2010 made by Tony Allen
Fiano is undoubtedly the success story of the new white varieties in Australia. There are about 200 Aussie producers and it has become the benchmark for medium bodied dry whites here.
Insolia 2020 Grown in the Murray Darling Region and made by Bart van Olphen.
This white variety is a native of Sicily where it produces high quality dry whites. It is also used in Tuscany under the name of Ansonica. To add to the confusion it is also called Inzolia. Still quite rare in Australia, but has quite a future.
Cabernet Franc 2022 made by Hollick in Coonawarra.
More winemakers are reserving their Cab Franc for varietal wines rather than blending them away into 'Bordeaux blends'. As a standalone varietal you can appreciate the riper aromas and softer texture of the wines.
Nero d'Avola 2023 From Murray Darling, made by Bart van Olphen.
This Sicilian variety has found a home in the warmer Australian regions. It makes darker coloured wines with fruity spicy aromas.
Tempranillo 2021 From Murray Darling, made by Tony Allen
Tempranillo dominates the red wine scene in Spain. In fact it is the third most widely planted grape on the planet. It has been taken up in a big way by Australian winemakers. Consumers love it and it has become the most successful of Australian alternative red variety.
Price is $139 including free delivery in Victoria. A small premium will apply for interstate delivery.