Paisley Fiano Adelaide Hills Eden Valley Linen 2023
- 92
- $30
- Drink by: 2024-2029
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The fruit comes from two vineyards in the Adelaide Hills and Eden Valley, both with good altitude. Fiano has been one of the most exciting of the alternative varieties in recent years and we can expect much more from it as it becomes mainstream (not a dirty word). A gleaming pale straw colour, the nose exhibits spices, figs, stonefruit and hints of florals. Well-constructed, this is seamless with good intensity and an appealing texture. Juicy acidity and very good length, this is a fine Fiano to enjoy over the next five years.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
