Sittella Grand Prestige Late Disgorged Blanc de Blancs 2010
100% Chardonnay, it is rare to find an Aussie sparkler which has spent anything like this amount of time – twelve years – on lees.
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100% Chardonnay, it is rare to find an Aussie sparkler which has spent anything like this amount of time – twelve years – on lees.
Part of the exquisitely packaged Nightfall range of Coonawarra crackers, this is the blend – the rest being straight varietals. A combo of Cabernet Sauvignon,
The Nightfall range might be a recent addition to the ranks of Australian fine wine, but for anyone who enjoys cracking Coonawarra wines, especially great
Cabernet Franc might usually be included in a winery’s portfolio as a curiosity, a bit of fun. Not here. This is a superb example, as
Merlot from Coonawarra may have had a little bit of a chequered history but it certainly has its fans. And over time, the region has
This is the Nightfall flagship, their icon, the Dragon, a straight Coonawarra Cabernet. Just 1,200 bottles made. From vines planted around 1980, only the best
One Margaret River producer described the 2022 Chardonnays as possessing “elegance, purity and refined acidity.” I was reminded of his remarks when tasting this little
Walks a similar path to its higher priced sibling, Single Site chardonnay, but with a little more zip and bounce in the fruit department. It
A strong follow-up to the 2020 vintage Artifacts Cabernet. The ’21 carries a similar degree of fine-ness, medium in body with sinewy, cherry-pip dry tannins.
Riesling has long been a strong suit from this region in Victoria. And this one is a beauty. Aromas of bath salts and spicy lemon
There is such a vibrant energy and purity about the Shiraz from this vineyard. This one is excellent, with lively red fruit characters on the
Really pretty rosé from Margaret River. Rosé from Victory Point has been very good over the years and this blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 26%
Another 2022 red from The Lane, another attractive bright purple colour. Quietly complex Pinot, restrained, waiting for a little more time in bottle to fully
It is good to see Gamay, the grape of Beaujolais, making its mark in the cool Adelaide Hills region. Light in tannin, the emphasis with
The Pinot Blanc grape – a genetic mutation of Pinot Noir – is gaining ground in Australian vineyards. It’s not a mainstream variety just yet,
This is such a crowd pleaser. Built to be ready to go on release, upfront and juicy in sweet-fruited red berries, strawberry and lively spice.
I admit to being surprised, nicely surprised. The more I tasted this Tempranillo, not a red grape generally associated with the Adelaide Hills, the more
A blend of Syrah (aka Shiraz), Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. A nicely presented blend with ripeness of fruit and an even-handed winemaking approach. Brings the
We already acknowledge the quality of Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc as a stand-alone wine. What does the addition of Semillon – transforming Sauvignon Blanc into
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