Yalumba 2011 The Y Series Riesling

Variety: Riesling
Region/G.I.: Barossa
Vintage: 2011
Alcohol: 11.5%
Bouquet: Lemon and lime
Flavour: Simple. Good acidity and citrus flavours. A touch of minerality as well.
Points: 83
Notes: At $10 (~180 Kc), there's not much not to like. Another good one in the Y Series. Will be good to always have a couple in the fridge during summer

Word of mouth 2010 Sweet Milli

Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
Region/G.I.: Central Ranges, Orange
Vintage: 2010
Alcohol: 8.0%
Bouquet: Tropical, mostly pineapple like aromas with some lemon in the mix
Flavour: Lush, mango/pineapple texture and flavours held together with ample acidity. A hint of mineral extract. Great mouth feel.
Points: 85
Notes: A lovely way to start or end an evening. $15 (~270 Kc) from the cellar door earlier this year

Josef Chromy 2010 Pinot Gris

Variety: Pinot Gris
Region/G.I.: Tasmania
Vintage: 2010
Alcohol: 13.5%
Bouquet: Nothing in the bouquet
Flavour: Nothing but sourness. Suspect this bottle is a bad one.
Points: X
Notes: From a recent mixed case of whites. Given I have tasted these wines before with my only complaint for some of the whites being a touch too much sugar, this one has to be a bad bottle. I only had one bottle to taste but will look to taste this again

Fermoy Estate 2011 Sauvignon Blanc

Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region/G.I.: South West Australia, Margaret River
Vintage: 2011
Alcohol: 13.5%
Bouquet: Grassy and lemon aromas
Flavour: Medium length with tangy, lemony acidity. Some mineral in the mix as well. Much more than the nose indicates
Points: 84
Notes: A good alternative to the standard gooseberry juice on offer. $14.61 (~263 Kc). A good summer wine 

Dalfarras 2007 Pinot Gris Viognier

General: I tasted this over 3 years ago and liked it so much I bought a couple of bottles. It was the minerality which was appealing last time, although I was distracted and tasted some of the reds in the range, naming this one though as special
Varieties: Pinot Gris, Viognier
Region/G.I.: Central Victoria, Goulburn Valley, Nagambie Lakes
Alcohol: 13.0%
Vintage: 2007
Bouquet: Pear, lime and some lemon. Hints of bottle-nose reflecting age
Flavour: Full bodied with acidity still in existence holding it all together. Pear and lime follow the nose. Nice touch of mineral extract. Seriously good stuff.
Points: 85
Notes: This is a $11.00 (~188 kc) bottle from the mass liqour shops here. I've had this a couple years. A wonderful wine. Will grab a few more. Interesting that it is from Central Victoria, an area I have not tasted much

Znovin Znojmo 2006 Chardonnay

This was the second wine of the inaugural Wednesday Wine Night. I have just realised that it was tasted recently by K here.

I agree with the tasting notes. Our group preferred the first wine tasted but this Chardonnay was a very enjoyable, restrained style of Chardonnay which was a novelty for our palates. 

Vino Mikulov 2007 Sommelier Club Welschriesling

General: This was our first wine at the inaugural "Wednesday Wine Night" that I hosted at my flat this week. They will be held every few weeks so if in the neighbourhood, you're always welcome

Variety: Welschriesling (aka Ryzlink Vlassky in Czech)
Region: Morava wine region of Czech Republic, Mikulov sub-region, from the Valticka vineyard
Vintage: 2007
Alcohol: 11.0%
Bouquet: Lots of aged-bottle tones in the bouquet without being over-oxidated and hints of white flowers
Flavour: Classy and elegant. Feint citrus tones are carried by solid mineral flavours giving a balanced, slightly sour finish. Soft on the palate but delivering flavour in spades
Points: 86
Notes: Brought to Australia by my good friend K. and we didn't manage to try this in his visit. As I was not sure of his return to Oz, I decided to share this with a couple of friends who appreciate wine. This was the favourite of the night. Thanks K!