Dopff 2009 Pinot Blanc

Variety: Pinot Blanc
Region: Alsace
Vintage: 2009
Alcohol: 12.5%
Bouquet: Restrained, pear-like aromas
Flavour: Charming hints of bottle age already exist in this wine (sealed under screw cap, no less) with pear, hints of lemon and mineral tones held together with easy acidity.
Points: 85
Notes: This is entry level $13.00 (~233 Kc) Alsatian wine here and is delightful. I tasted the 2008 last year and was a fan. Must get the current release 2010 now. 

Crittenden Estate 2011 Geppetto

Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Region/G.I.: Port Phillip, Mornington Peninsula
Vintage: 2011
Alcohol: 12.5%
Bouquet: Without being overpowering, a nice balance of fruit (gooseberry, passionfruit) with grassy aromas
Flavour: Lovely acidity balancing citrus flavour in the mouth
Points: 84
Notes: From a region I think is over-rated for the Pinot Noirs that it produces, comes this very enjoyable classic white blend. It's a nice change to have something with a bit of subtlety when it comes to Sav Blanc. Through the wine club it was $15.50 (~278 kc)

Brokenwood Wines 2010 The Bentley's Boot Pinot Noir

Variety: Pinot Noir
Region/G.I.: North East Victoria, Beechworth
Vintage: 2010
Alcohol: 14.0%
Bouquet: Sour cherry and herbs, primarily Rosemary
Flavour: Very nice length with gentle tannins rounding out a very pleasant move from sour cherry fruit and herb flavours to a drying finish. Nice acidity and complexity.
Points: 85
Notes: This is a heavier version of Pinot Noir and clearly in the Australian style of bigger fruit. It's enjoyable but I can imagine purists would not be impressed. Online it is is as much as $35 a bottle although this came through a wine club for $15.81 (~280Kc) which is good value at that price

Jean Berteau 2009 Prestige

Region: Cotes du Rhone
Vintage: 2009
Alcohol: 13.0%
Bouquet: Dense collection or mulberry, raspberry and cherry as well as some brambly notes
Flavour: The red current flavour stands out from an otherwise pleasant wine with a fine balance of fruit and brambly flavours. It drops off a little quick for something with such a heavy start.
Points: 84
Notes: A cold, rainy day brings the desire for red. This is very nice without being exceptional. At $15.57 (~280 Kc) it is reasonably priced

Two Churches 2008 Semillon

Variety: Semillon
Region/G.I.: Barossa, Barossa Valley
Vintage: 2008
Alcohol: 12.0%
Bouquet: Vibrant lemon with hints of aged notes
Flavour: Decent lemon flavour with the smallest hint of minerality. Quite short and simple.
Points: 81
Notes: At $8.00 (~160 Kc) this is cheaper than I usually buy. I have found since buying it that it is a "home brand" of one of the two mega-grocers in Australia. For $8.00, it's ok but I won't be getting again

Katnook Estate 2010 Founder's Block Sauvignon Blanc

Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region/G.I.: Limestone Coast, Coonawarra
Vintage: 2010
Alcohol: 12.5%
Bouquet: Hard lemon candies, with hints of gooseberry
Flavour: Nice and crisp with good acidity that doesn't dissolve your teeth. Citrus and hints of gooseberry according to the nose. A solid performer.
Points: 83
Notes: $14.50 (~280 Kc) from one of the wine clubs. Not the most extraordinary Sav Blanc but very good