Deviation Road Altair Brut Rose Non-Vintage
We select the fruit from the cool south-facing slopes high in the Adelaide Hills. Sweet strawberry, cherry and spice aromas follow through to the palate, where the lively bubbles add lift and balance to these fruit flavours. This wine has wonderful length and supple mouth feel. Winemaking: The fruit is all hand-picked and whole bunch pressed into tank for fermentation. A remaining parcel of Pinot Noir is fermented as red wine in open top fermenters with daily plunging. Fermentation lasts around 12 days and the wines go through malo-lactic ferment over winter to soften the acids. Blending then takes place, combining the clear base wine with around 4-7% of the red wine to achieve the pale pink colour and fruit lift that is signature of this wine. Try with tuna sashimi, salmon or chilli prawns.
Petaluma Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay
Kanta Riesling Museum Release
The 2013 Kanta Riesling is a youthful green gold in the glass. The nose entices with notes of lemon curd, buttery pastry, honeysuckle and kaffir lime leaf, backed by lovely tertiary notes of brown lime cordial and a hint of kerosene. The palate is yielding and fleshy, but remarkably fresh for 8 years old. At first the palate yields pineapple and baked lemon pudding, well supported by gentle acidity. The time on lees and maturation in bottle means that this is a wine that has truly settled into its own skin. Kanta Riesling by Egon Müller is a unique winemaking partnership where German tradition and precision meets the premium, cool climate fruit from the Adelaide Hills. Kanta partners, Egon Müller and Michael Andrewartha are pleased to announce the ninth release from this unique, cross-cultural winemaking project. Since its inception in 2005 they have proudly watched Kanta come of age.
Hither & Yon Pinot Noir
The inaugural release of this wine, the Leask brothers only gaining access to the vineyard in 2020. A stunning first impression, with the quality of the 2021 vintage on display.Youthful garnet colour. Stalky whole bunch lift with notes of damp earth and dark cherry. Raspberry and cherry fruit with toasty oak support, underlying notes of undergrowth and cola, firm acidity, fine dry tannins and silken flavour persistence.
Cellar 17 Adelaide Hills Bleasdale Pinot Gris - Happy Birthday Cylinder
Birthday Wine Cylinder “Hip Hip Hooray It’s Your Birthday”. Bleasdale's Adelaide Hills Pinot Gris grapes are grown by specialist Adelaide Hills growers. The fruit is handpicked directly into a refrigerated container where it is cooled all day, then delivered to the historic Bleasdale cellars at dusk for whole bunch pressing in the cool of the evening. This delicate wine shows all the spice and perfume we expect from cool climate Pinot Gris. Nashi, ginger and rosewater perfume leads to a generous and textured palate with nutty complexity from the barrel ferment component. A satisfying yet moreish wine, textured and complex middle palate, with a hint of sweetness to complement spicy foods.
Tomfoolery High Cotton Pinot Noir
The Tomfoolery High Cotton Pinot Noir 2022 from Adelaide Hills is a true showcase of the region's exceptional terroir. Crafted by the renowned Tomfoolery winery located in South Australia, this vintage boasts a rich ruby hue that entices the eye. Upon the first swirl, the nose is greeted with a bouquet of ripe black cherries, subtle hints of earthy spices, and a touch of floral notes. On the palate, this Pinot Noir is elegant and well-balanced, with velvety tannins and a smooth, medium-bodied texture. Flavors of juicy red fruits, such as raspberries and cranberries, dance on the tongue, followed by a touch of oak and a long, lingering finish. This wine is a true representation of the Adelaide Hills, with its cool climate and diverse soils, beautifully captured in every sip. Enjoy now or cellar for a few years to enhance its complexity.