Geoff Weaver Sauvignon Blanc from the Adelaide Hills is quite possible the region's best example of this aromatic variety. The bouquet shows lifted varietal characters of green pea and passionfruit and the palate is textured and long.

RIPOSTE BY TIM KNAPPSTEIN The Katana Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills

Deliciously crisp with flavours of fresh passionfruit. green apple and gooseberry along with a hint of freshly cut grass.

COMMUNE OF BUTTONS ABC Chardonnay, Basket Range, Adelaide Hills Commune of Buttons began with a single dream between brother and sister, to continue as second-generation growers of grapes. The ABC is an exciting Chardonnay from the Buttons family vineyard in the Adelaide Hills. Whole bunches are pressed in stainless steel tanks and then allowed to go through a wild ferment in the barrel before bottling. This has the distinctive hallmarks of natural wine whilst maintaining a textural, bright and clean freshness.

Shaw & Smith is a benchmark Sauvignon Blanc. This release shows ripe tropical characters with restrained grassy notes and crisp dry acidity. Delightfully fresh lively and flavoursome. Always a classic and always quick to disappear off the shelves.

This Sauvignon Blanc from the Adelaide Hills performs exceptionally well. It produces the right balance of ripe gooseberry fruits, fresh herbs and citrus acidity. Clean, crisp and refreshing, this savvy is a mouthful.

Penfolds Maxs Chardonnay is a tribute to former Chief Winemaker Max Schubert, a legend in Penfolds history. Pale straw in colour with green hues, this wine has a very nice textural and creamy palate with a soft line of acid fading ever so slowly to a distant palate horizon.

This pure, hand picked Sauvignon Blanc by Adelaide Hills award winning winery, Bird In Hand displays sensational citrus, honey and tropical flavours, minerality, elegance and has a fresh and vibrant finish.

Vineyard & Vintage Nestled in the heart of theAdelaide Hills at 400m above sea level, our Balhannah vineyard thrives in one of Australia’s most celebrated cool-climate wine regions. The2025 vintagewas defined by adry, steady growing season, with warm days andcool nightsthat preserved the grapes’ natural acidity, ensuring vibrant freshness and intensity of flavor. These pristine conditions allowed for slow, even ripening, resulting in a Sauvignon Blanc ofexceptional purity, elegance, and tropical fruit expression. Tasting Notes This2025 Balhannah Sauvignon Blancis a radiant expression of Adelaide Hills winemaking—lush yet refined, bursting with flavor yet beautifully balanced. Appearance:Pale straw with glints of green, shimmering with vitality. Aroma:A vibrant bouquet ofripe passionfruit, guava, and juicy pineapple, lifted by hints of lime zest and a touch of wet stone minerality. Palate:The tropical fruit intensity carries through to the palate, with layers oflychee, green mango, and citrus blossom. Bright, zesty acidity provides structure and length, while a subtle flinty note adds sophistication. The finish iscrisp, clean, and mouthwateringly fresh, making every sip as delicious as the last. Food Pairing Perfect for warm days and lively gatherings, this Sauvignon Blanc sings alongside: - Grilled prawns with chili, lime, and coriander - Fresh oysters with a mignonette dressing - Goat’s cheese salad with mango and mint - Vietnamese summer rolls with dipping sauce The2025 Balhannah Sauvignon Blancis atriumph of the vintage—a wine that captures the essence of our high-altitude vineyard, where cool nights and meticulous winemaking craft a style that isboth exuberant and refined. Enjoy now in its youthful brilliance or cellar for the next 2–3 years to watch its complexity unfold. Serve chilled (8–10°C) and savor the taste of an exceptional Adelaide Hills vintage.

Deviation Road Winery produces exciting cool climate wines and this one is a stunner. Partial barrel fermentation has added texture and depth to the sweet floral and pear characters. Silky body, mouth-filling and balanced.

Sourced and grown in the Adelaide Hills, this is a fine example of how good Chardonnay from this region can be. This is a blend of 3 different cultivars of the Chardonnay grape. Bunch pressed and in part wild fermented. Partial malolactic fermentation imparts further complexity. A beautifully textured and complex wine.