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SOUTH-WEST WHITES are surprisingly affordable and
white wine WINNERS
fantastic local whites that won't blow the budget
WA wine guru Phil May shares his pick of
HOUGHTON 2011 WA White Classic $9.00 THey SAy: "… refreshing and flavoursome with a crisp, dry finish. Flavours of fresh fruit salad, tropical and citrus fruit abound with a palate that is fresh, juicy and mouth filling." www.houghton-wines.com.au We SAy: Lifted fruity aromas dominated by white peach, attractive spices and citrus in the form of lime and lemon sherbet. These characters are also evident on the palate with the added flavours of almonds and other white-flesh stone fruits. The palate is long, clean, persistent and mouth filling. This underrated Western Australian classic continues to deliver great value.
88 SHEILA MARCH 2012
Don't expect it to taste like a semillon sauvignon blanc but expect it to be just as refreshing. An absolute bargain!
WISE 2011 SEMILLON Sauvignon blanc (Margaret River/ Pemberton) $15.00 THey SAy: "It shows herbaceous hints, passionfruit and citrus rind on the nose, with a luscious palate of racy citrus, finishing with crisp natural acidity in balance with the rich fruit". www.wisewine.com.au We SAy: This wine presented in the tasting as one that would pair perfectly with crayfish or prawn dishes. It is light and refreshing and we recommend that it be served very
