The Selector Cellar: Issue 87

Welcome to The Selector Cellar for Issue 87 of Selector magazine. Inside, you’ll find a wealth of new, interesting, and singular tipples to discover and explore from some of Australia’s favourite brands and producers.

From award-winning drops to fantastic food companions, superb seasonal suggestions and more, this is your at-a-glance guide to what to look out for next time you’re entertaining, taking it easy at home, or celebrating a special occasion... specially curated for your drinking pleasure.

Be inspired. Get excited. It’s time to enter the cellar.

Metala Rosé 2023

This is a classic, generous example of a New World Rosé. Loaded with punnets of strawberries on the nose and a fleshy, lime and green apple skin edge this wine is clean across the palate and tart on the finish. Abundant and juicy, with full flavours of strawberries, apples and pears, this is one to chill and enjoy with friends on a warm afternoon.

Pairing and cellaring

Cheese plate and summer snacks. Drink now, or cellar for up to 3 years if you have the patience!

METALA.COM.AU

Killibinbin Spunky Pinot Grigio 2023

This is an attractive and fresh wine that is destined to light up the autumn barbeque scene. Fresh and funky with attitude, this Pinot Grigio has crunchy, tasty citrus characteristics of lime juice, lemon zest, just-ripe pears and musk. Zesty to full-bodied in the mouth with compressed layers of red delicious and green apple skins, this wine is built to please the crowds.

Pairing and cellaring

Grilled/barbequed fish or poultry. Cellar for 3–5 years.

KILLIBINBIN.COM.AU

Robert Stein Dry Riesling 2022

A combination of ‘New World’ freshness and ‘Old World’ European class this Riesling stands out as one of Australia’s most distinctive and charming Rieslings. Aromatics of lemon and apple peel, plus lemon and lime-spiked jasmine flowers, make way to a mouthful of ripe apples, limes and chalk, draining away to a dry, savoury finish. Fine-boned, fresh, long and delicately textured, this is a powerful wine without being showy: a thing of beauty.

Pairing and cellaring

Pair with anything... or nothing at all. Drink now or cellar for up to 20 years.

ROBERTSTEIN.COM.AU

Peterson's Hunter Valley Shiraz 2018

This Hunter classic is bursting with leathery earth aromas, crushed blackberries, black cherries and a raspberry lift. Its mid to full-bodied palate is awash with blackberries, black cherries, earth and dried mountain herbs that results in a wine that has well-managed power and mouthfeel. This is a Hunter classic, and destined to become a cellar treasure as time rolls by.

Pairing and cellaring

Pair with roast lamb. Cellar for 5–15 years.

PETERSONSWINES.COM.AU

Angas & Bremer Touriga Nacional 2021

Exotic and interesting layers of sweet and savoury fruit characterised by dried blackberries, herbs, cloves, purple flowers and liquorice, with further notes of Worcestershire, graphite and alluvial soil. The palate is a juxtapose of slippery mouthfeel leading to a textural wash of tannins and a dried herb finish overlaying a spectrum of blackberry, black cherry and raspberry, with spicy hints of white pepper, black pepper and mace.

Pairing and cellaring

Pair with a medium-rare rib eye steak. Cellar for 5–12 years.

ANGASANDBREMER.COM.AU

Gomersal Shiraz 2021

Classic Barossa aromas of violets and juicy blackcurrants, fine layers of black pepper, red currants, red flowers and dusty earth are abundant in this 2021 vintage. Youthful lines of blackberries and black cherries wash across the palate, accompanied by slippery lines of juicy blackcurrents. This is a classy wine, with a clever power-to-weight balance, finely textured tannins and a light, delicate finish. With time, this wine will develop beautifully.

Pairing and cellaring

Pair with steak tartare. Cellar for 5–12 years.

GOMERSALWINES.COM.AU

Amadio Horse & Cart Series Pecorino 2023

An homage to Amadio’s family heritage, this is a moreish example of one of the cool new Italian kids on the block. Juicy and generous, this well-structured wine has class oozing between its tart/sweet layers of lime juice, pears and creamy baked apples framed with mouth-watering acidity. The aromas are pretty and slightly sweet with highlights of preserved lemon, guava, and white and green flowers.

Pairing and cellaring

Pair with Japanese salads, sushi, or pad Thai. Cellar for 3–6 years.

AMADIOWINES.COM

Amadio SV Pinot Grigio 2022

The Amadio family were pioneers of alternate varieties and this is a class act. Fine boned, balanced and stylish with delicate acidity, the palate is clean with an attractive concentration and slippery texture. Tart and fresh with a savoury spectrum of citrus, minerals, justripe pear skins and limes. Aromatics of quince, nectarine, musk and lemon peel in a classic example of a cool climate Pinot Grigio.