Aromas of white stone fruits, citrus and flint are complemented with toasted nut characters on the palate. High altitude sites product premium fruit with medium weight which is balanced with lively acidity giving elegance and a lingering finish. Hamish and Kate Laurie continue a five generation winemaking tradition. Devoted to the high altitude sites of the Adelaide Hills and with Kate's French oenology training the wines they produce are at once traditional and contemporary. With a fiery passion to create premium bottle fermented and aged sparkling together with aromatic whites that can genuinely cellar, their signature style is focussed, textural, restrained and balanced. At Deviation Road every sip reveals a little of this mystery; a taste of the terroir, a glimpse at the season, a hint of the science and a wink to the heritage that crafts its existence.

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.

Lifted aromatics of snow pea, lime and honey dew melon. Flavours of fresh guava and kiwi fruit, lemongrass and kaffir lime carry the palate to a long and lingering finish. A light bodied fruity aromatic style on the dry end of the scale. Pale Straw with green hue. Vibrant aromatics of snow pea, lime, and honey dew melon. The palate has flavours of fresh guava and kiwi fruit, lemongrass and kaffir lime carry the palate to a long and lingering finish.

A sophisticated take on Sauvignon Blanc, crafted exclusively from estate-grown Lenswood fruit and aged for 6 months on lees in 3-4 yr old French oak. The result is a beautifully balanced wine that retains the vibrant, fruit driven aromatics of Sauvignon Blanc, think citrus and white peach, whilst retaining the distinctive herbaceous characteristics of the site. The seasoned French oak imparts a velvety texture, softens the acidity, and introduces a subtle savoury layer of nutty, smoky complexity. It's a more refined, food friendly expression of the variety, elegant, textural and undeniably grown up.

Complex aromas of lemon myrtle and gunflint. A tightly structured palate of grapefruit and mandarin zest with excellent natural acidity and length

The 2024 vintage of The Pawn El Desperado Sauv Blanc from Adelaide Hills is a true standout from The Pawn Wine Co. With a bright, pale straw color, this wine immediately entices the senses with its complex aromas of freshly cut grass, passionfruit, and citrus blossom. On the palate, layers of stone fruit, lemon zest, and a hint of minerality come together to create a rich and beautifully balanced wine. The crisp acidity and subtle oak notes add depth and structure, making this wine a true representation of the Adelaide Hills terroir. The finish is long and refreshing, leaving a lingering impression of tropical fruit and a touch of spice. This wine is a true testament to The Pawn Wine Co's commitment to producing exceptional wines in South Australia.

RIPOSTE BY TIM KNAPPSTEIN The Katana Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills