Our location
We are located in the heart of Melbourne and stock a range of specialty wines.
We also have access to more than 12,000+ fine wines from around the world through our local supplier network. Sometimes a vintage changes, or our suppliers sell out of stock without us yet being able to push through a timely update on our website.
If you would like to confirm stock levels before placing your order, please contact us here. Alternatively, if products are unavailable you will be informed in a reasonable time and we will process a refund/replacement for you.
Whistler Wines ‘Back To Basics’ Skin Contact White
Select the 12 bottle case option from the quantity selector menu.A 5% discount has already been
applied to this option.
Whistler Wines ‘Back To Basics’ Skin Contact White - 1 Bottle is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Free Delivery Orders over $250*
Or $9.95 flat fee Australia wide.
Dispatched from our Melbourne store.
Couldn't load pickup availability
This skin contact white wine is made up of five grape varieties- Semillon, White Frontignac, Riesling, Grenache & Mataro. The White Frontignac was grown by Greg Barritt, down at Rowland Flat towards the southern end of the Barossa Valley. The other 4 varieties were grown here on our own vineyards around our Cellar Door. This wine has beautiful drinkability straight off the bat. Its not a wine style that has long term cellaring potential at the forefront during its production. Slightly hazy from a no fining – no filtration philosophy, this haze will continue to sediment at the bottom of the bottle. Shake it up and drink it cloudy, or decant by pouring each glass slowly – its your call. Served best at about 12 deg, its a perfect aperitif. The gentle extraction of phenolic molecules (tannins, aroma and colour) occurs by treating these white grapes like a red wine which in this case meant 5 days on skins. It brings complexity and mouthfeel that is both enticing and refreshing by bringing the gentle acidity to the forefront. This wine spent 4 weeks in neutral Hungarian oak. Enjoy this wine chilled but not ice cold as it’ll hide all the flavors and aromas, we worked so hard to achieve.
| Type | White Wine |
|---|---|
| Varietal(s) | White Blend |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Barossa Valley |
| Brand | Whistler Wines |
Barossa Valley Wine
The Barossa Valley wine region has historically and currently still is one of Australia's most prestigious premium wine producing regions. Located just 60km north east of Adelaide city centre, the climate there is very hot and dry which is perfect for the big bold reds the area is famous for.
A straight Shiraz is what Barossa is most well known for, however Rhone blends, such as Shiraz Cabernet are also very popular. While much less prevalent, white wines (Chardonnay, Riesling, Semillon) are planted on the higher altitude hillsides where the ocean breeze cools temperatures down to a level suitable for producing these varieties as well.
Some of Australia's earliest Shiraz plantings can be found here dating as far back as the 1850's. While not always a guarantee of quality, it might be worth seeking out and trying one of the region's "old vine shiraz" if you haven't yet.
-
Red Wine
-
White Wine
-
Rosé Wine
-
Champagne & Sparkling
-
Dessert, Sherry & Port
France
Italy
Spain
Australia
New-Zealand
Germany
Austria
Portugal
South-Africa
Greece
USA
-
Wine GiftA great wine gift. -
Green WineA wine made using sustainable, organic and/or biodynamic practices in
the vineyard and the winery. -
CollectibleA wine that will improve and possibly increase in value with
careful cellaring. -
BoutiqueA wine from a small, artisanal winery. -
Screw CapNo corkscrew required to open. -
Magnum1500ml bottle.
- TWFThe Wine Front
- JHJames Halliday
- WWWorld Wine
- WSWine Spectator
- WEWine Enthusiast
- BHAllen Meadows
- JSJames Suckling
- DEDecanter
- JRJancis Robinson
- STStephen Tanzer
- AGAntonio Galloni/Vinous
- RPRobert Parker/Wine Advocate
- HHHuon Hooke
More from this brand
Whistler Wines ‘Fruit Tingle’ Frizzante
$25.58
Whistler Wines Dry As A Bone’ Rosé
$28.68
Whistler Wines Divergent' Red Blend
$25.58
Whistler Wines ‘Shiver’ Shiraz 2022
$38.67
Whistler Wines Double Back' Grenache 2022
$38.67
Whistler Wines Atypical' Shiraz
$28.68More from this region
St Hallett Faith Shiraz 750ml
10% Off - Sale Now On!
St Hallett Black Clay Shiraz 750ml
10% Off - Sale Now On!
Little Giant Barossa Shiraz
Yalumba Rare Aged Tawny 50 Year Old 500mL
10% Off - Sale Now On!
Mountadam Eden Valley Chardonnay
$27.20
Two Hands ‘Gnarly Dudes’ Shiraz Barossa Valley 2024
$32.49
Chaffey Bros La Resistance GSM 2024
Langmeil The Long Mile Shiraz 2024
$22.20
Yalumba Barossa Shiraz 2024
$22.49
Teusner 'Joshua' Grenache Mataro Shiraz 2023
$34.83
Turkey Flat Shiraz 2023
$69.15
John Duval Wines ‘Plexus’ Marsanne Roussanne Viognier 2024
$29.99
Whistler Wines ‘Back To Basics’ Skin Contact White
This skin contact white wine is made up of five grape varieties- Semillon, White Frontignac, Riesling, Grenache & Mataro. The White Frontignac was grown by Greg Barritt, down at Rowland Flat towards the southern end of the Barossa Valley. The other 4 varieties were grown here on our own vineyards around our Cellar Door. This wine has beautiful drinkability straight off the bat. Its not a wine style that has long term cellaring potential at the forefront during its production. Slightly hazy from a no fining – no filtration philosophy, this haze will continue to sediment at the bottom of the bottle. Shake it up and drink it cloudy, or decant by pouring each glass slowly – its your call. Served best at about 12 deg, its a perfect aperitif. The gentle extraction of phenolic molecules (tannins, aroma and colour) occurs by treating these white grapes like a red wine which in this case meant 5 days on skins. It brings complexity and mouthfeel that is both enticing and refreshing by bringing the gentle acidity to the forefront. This wine spent 4 weeks in neutral Hungarian oak. Enjoy this wine chilled but not ice cold as it’ll hide all the flavors and aromas, we worked so hard to achieve.
Size:
No recently viewed products yet.