The Next Level - January 2026 - White

Welcome to your tasting experience.

Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett '20

Branco Fitapreta Vinhos '24

Salt River '25

Distant Noises Chardonnay '21

Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett '20

Discover wine’s possibilities

“No, no! The adventures first, explanations take such a dreadful time.”

– Lewis Carroll

New years are for new things. Now through the darkest weeks of the year, let us be brave enough to venture forth into the unknown. This month offers favourites from new people and new places, challenging the familiar and opening the gates to the glorious Terra Incognita of wine.

Schloss Lieser

Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett '20

Thomas Haag and Schloss Lieser has rapidly emerged as one of the Mosel's top estates.

Great accompaniment to spicy Thai, Vietnamese, Mexican and Indian dishes. Or serve with a puddling like apple crumble or strudel.

Expect petrol, zest and saline sweetness.

Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Kabinett '20 details

Year 2020
Bottle Size 750mL
Type White
Winery Schloss Lieser
Grapes Riesling
Country Germany
Region Mosel
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Fitapreta Vinhos

Branco Fitapreta Vinhos '24

Award winning winemaker António Maçanita learned his trade working at Rudd in Napa, D’Arenberg in Australia, and Lynch-Bages in Bordeaux.

Pair with grilled branzino, Portugese queijo serra da estrela cheese, or salt and vinegar crisps.

Expect tangy citrus, minerality and delicious length.

Branco Fitapreta Vinhos '24 details

Year 2024
Bottle Size 750ml
Type White
Winery Fitapreta Vinhos
Grapes White Blend
Country Portugal
Region Alentejano
Allergens Contains sulfites

Savage

Salt River '25

A sauvignon blanc expertly made by one of the best white wine makers in South Africa, Duncan Savage.

Serve with seafood like garlicky prawns, Asian dishes like dim sum, this steamed whitefish yamakake, or a big tomato salad.

Expect orchard and citrus fruit, saltiness, and a textured mineral finish.

Salt River '25 details

Year 2025
Bottle Size 750mL
Type White
Winery Savage
Grapes Sauvignon Blanc
Country South-africa
Region Western Cape
Allergens Contains Sulfites

Distant Noises

Distant Noises Chardonnay '21

Seasoned Yabby Lake winemaker Tom Carson set out to make premium Victoria wine accessible with his latest project, Distant Noises.

Serve with good fish and chips or scallops in brown butter.

Expect toasted nuts, pit fruit, and subtle buttery notes.

Distant Noises Chardonnay '21 details

Year 2021
Bottle Size 750mL
Type White
Winery Distant Noises
Grapes Chardonnay
Country Australia
Region Yarra Valley
Allergens Contains Sulfites