Australian drops to savour - the Summer issue's Wines of the Month

To celebrate an amazing Ashes, The Cricketer has teamed up with George Hill Wine Merchants to bring you four fantastic bottles from Down Under

The Cricketer | 28/07/2023 at 12:00

This is a version of our new monthly Wine of the Month column that appears in our Summer 2023 issue. For more, grab a copy of the magazine by clicking here.

Like The Cricketer Magazine, George Hill Wine Merchants have been around for over a century. That's why they're our perfect partner to bat with for our new Wine of the Month column.

Managing Director Andrew Hill has picked out four fantastic drops from Down Under, with two reds, a while and something bubble for you to savour.

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This month's wines

Coriole Estate Nero - £17.40

100% Nero d'Avola - Briefly aged in oak and bottled after 6 months, indulge in the abundant aromas of ripe, red cherries, sage flower and berry bramble.

A wonderfully fruit-forward, easy-drinking wine with a velvety, round palate; fine, supple tannins and a delicate, lingering finish.

Perfect with: charcuterie, mushroom arancini, pizza, on its own

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Coriole Estate Fiano - £18.85

100% Fiano - The intriguing nose keeps you going back for further exploration; white nectarine, butterpoached fruit, baked apple, fresh cut hay and lemon curd.

The palate is beautifully balanced with great natural acidity, a soft, creamy texture and an array of citrus and stone fruit characters.

Perfect with: shellfish, steamed fish, Asian cuisine, pork belly

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Trentham Estate Shiraz - £14.30

100% Shiraz - Dark vibrant red in colour with lifted aromas of black cherry and chocolate. On the palate concentrated dark fruit fl avours are complimented by subtle oak characters of mocha and spice.

Full bodied and well-structured with firm ripe tannins providing balance and length.

Perfect with: grilled red meat, lamb shoulder, rich casseroles

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River Retreat Brut NV - £13.95

Chardonnay/ Pinot Noir blend - Aged for 6 months on its lees and then given a second fermentation producing fines bubbles, this light green sparkling wine from the Trentham Estate displays lifted aromas of citrus and apple.

Tasting soft and refreshing with light creaminess and balance, it's a fantastic alternative to Prosecco.

Perfect with: soft cheeses, canapes

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The vineyards

Coriole Vineyards

Located in the McLaren Vale wine region of South Australia, Coriole was established by the Lloyd family in 1968 and now exports worldwide.

Whilst they produce wines from famous and well-known grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, they also make particularly good wines from several Italian varieties such Sangiovese, Nebbiolo and Barbera – as well as the fruity Nero d'Avola and stunning Fiano above.

Trentham Estate

Trentham was founded in 1988 by Anthony and Patrick Murphy in the region that follows along the river valley where the northern part of Victoria and New South Wales meet.

The brothers proved once and for all that, when handled well, irrigated regions can produce truly excellent wines, becoming the first team of grapegrowing-winemakers awarded 'Winemaker of the Year' from an irrigated region.

The expert - Andrew Hill

Andrew Hill is a 3rd generation wine merchant and Managing Director of George Hill – a family firm of 113 years.

Wine may have been Andrew's life for over five decades, but he still regards himself a student – forever travelling the world of wine as it develops and flourishes.

To buy these bottles and see the full range of wines go to: www.thecricketer.com/wine

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