Tim Smith Bugalugs White 2022

The term ‘Bugalugs’ is often used in that familiar way that hints at mockery but is in fact just a term of endearment to those you love most. I’m not sure how Tim Smith intended the phrase but the ‘Bugalugs’ wines fall into the former sentiment. Wines of humble beginnings that you feel at home with and supreme affection for.

A blend of the winemaker’s favourite white varietals and inspired by the blends of the Rhone, this wine is for drinking as opposed to dissection. My bets are that Viognier plays a part and the richer Roussanne might get a look in but more importantly it’s an assembly of peach skin, melon and yellow apple with lemon oil and candied ginger. The middle palate is laden with texture and acidity and washes through in waves. Nutmeg and roasted almonds linger on the finish. A wine that could be enjoyed by many and good company for all things grilled and shellfish like.

Shanteh Wale

Contributor at Wine Companion

Shanteh cut her teeth at Sydney’s Award-Winning Quay restaurant where she worked for over a decade and was Head Sommelier from 2018 till 2022. She has been nominated for the Good Food Guide Sommelier of the Year award on three occasions and claims that her experience as a Len Evans scholar as one of the highlights of her career. Shanteh hosts her own weekly podcast ‘Over A Glass’ with the Deep in the Weeds Network and spends her time writing for various publications and judging at numerous wine shows across the country.

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