2009 Hidden Creek Granite Belt Verdelho

$18. This is a very pale straw or white lemon in colour, not unusual for Granite Belt whites - those of the colourless, I think, but I'm a former South Australian wine drinker. On the nose there is pear and honey. And the pear comes back at the end of the mouthfill  after a tart lemon first off on the palate. Minerally, I think is what my experienced drinker sister said, and she has worked for Matt Moran and at Moncur Cafe. A QLD verdelho is hard to beat. And so is Hidden Creek. The winery has a lovely cafe, and check out the great grey boulders on site.A very pleasant setting. 'The winemaker and part owner is Jim Barnes, professionally qualified at Charles Sturt University'. 'A part owner is Andrew Corrigan MW, a well known wine commentator and educator who is one of Australia's few Masters of Wine.' So you're in good hands at Hidden Creek.