Box Stallion, Gevurtztramirner 2007, Mornington Peninsula ($20 ?)

'Obliged' to drink this back to back with the Leeuwin Art Series Chardonnay which really felt like an unequal contest. But this wine stood up very well. Instant gratification on the nose with lychee coming through straight away. An enjoyable drink - well balanced across the palate, nice finish. It was probably the finish that was the differentiator with the Leewin chardonnay - the latter's being long and more intense, but then again it was $50 more a bottle (having taken account if the fact that I picked it up for $70 a bottle when it was on offer, it's normally $100), and so this Box Stallion faired very well. Return visit.