Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown Prêt À Blanc 2024
- 92
- $35
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A blend of Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, and Sylvaner from three sites in the upper King Valley. There’s a slightly bitter sensibility to the aromas first off, with an opening of preserved lemon, subtle green almond and bitter herbs before being filled out by nashi pear, green apple skin and hay. The mix of fruit and bitterness makes for an attractive aromatic profile. The palate is lively, fresh, taut and linear but with a lovely seamless texture. Fresh fruit notes of pear, apple and lemon at the fore, with some zestiness and subtle herbs notes in support before a clean and bright finish. This is delicious summer drinking, with energy and freshness making for a bargain at $35.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
