Tasting Notes

Very pale straw with light green tinge in colour. Crisp and refreshing with tingly acidity with ripe citrus flavours of lemon, lime, kiwifruit, which follow through to the finish. Fresh lime, orange and passion fruit aromas. Perfect partner to mouth watering seafood oysters kilpatrick or chilli crab.

Winemaking

Harvested at the cool of night before the extreme heat wave that occurred late in the ripening season. We crushed the fruit quickly to separate the clear juice from the skins. The wine went through cool fermentation then the wine was carefully filtered and bottled to retain all the appealing fruit flavours.

Cellaring: Drink now or cellar 1-3 years
Variety: Pinot Gris
Region: South Australia
Alcohol: 13%

VINTAGE 2022: 93 Point Rated - Australian Wine Showcase Magazine
VINTAGE 2022: Gold Medal - Australian Wine Showcase Magazine
VINTAGE 2021: Wine Showcase Magazine - 93Pt
VINTAGE 2021: Wine Showcase Magazine - GOLD
VINTAGE 2018: Wine Showcase Magazine - 93Pt
VINTAGE 2018: Wine Showcase Magazine - GOLD
VINTAGE 2017: Wine Showcase Magazine 2018 - 91Pt
VINTAGE 2016: Wine Showcase Magazine - 93Pt
VINTAGE 2013: Wine Showcase Magazine 2015 - 93Pt

Tasting Notes

Deep crimson colour with brick red mousse and a fine bead. The aroma displays ripe plums, earthy notes and spice. Mouth-filling flavours of plums and prunes with hints of liquorice. Soft and creamy with a persistent cherry, chocolate and spice finish. Enjoy chilled with or without food. This Sparkling Shiraz can be a meal on its own or will go well with eggs and bacon for breakfast.

Winemaking

Our grapes are machine harvested early in the vintage to ensure fruit intensity is paramount. We crushed, chilled and fermented the juice at controlled temperatures in the cool cellar. Our Shiraz is aged in old French oak barrels allowing wonderful smooth integration of fruit and a rich weighty texture across the palate. The wine was bottled under pressure to ensure the bubbles last all those long summer nights and we use a screw cap closure which ensures the longevity once opened.

Variety: Sparkling Red
Region: South Australia
Alcohol: 14%

CWSA Best Value 2017 - GOLD
Wine Showcase Magazine 2017 - GOLD
Wine Showcase Magazine - 94Pt

Tasting Notes

Vibrant crimson with red hue. Aromas of freshly crush black fruit, chocolate and a mild touch of oak and spice. The palate is round and generous. A succulent mid palate shows lovely plum and some cherry flavours with chocolate creating a rounder finish whilst being perfectly interwoven between natural fruit acid and tannin. Some spice ensures a fresh and lively finish.

Winemaking

The fruit was sourced from premium vineyards located in South Australia. We picked in the cool of night when the fruit had reached its optimum ripeness then fermented on skins in static potters and rotary fermenters for a period of seven days to retain as much of the luscious natural fruit flavour as possible. Warm temperatures at the early stages of fermentation along with ta short period of post ferment maceration helped develop soft fleshy fruit and tannins while helping build structure. Following the pressing process, clarification and final blending the fruit was matured with select parcels having contact with old French oak.

Cellaring: Drink now or over the next few years
Variety: Merlot
Region: South Australia
Alcohol: 14%

VINTAGE 2021: Wine Showcase Magazine 2022 - 93Pt
VINTAGE 2020: Wine Showcase Magazine 2021 - 91Pt
VINTAGE 2019: Wine Showcase Magazine 2021 - 93Pt
VINTAGE 2018: Wine Showcase Magazine 2019 - 93Pt
VINTAGE 2018: Wine Showcase Magazine 2019 - GOLD
VINTAGE 2014: CWSA Best Value 2016 - GOLD
VINTAGE 2013: CWSA 2015 - GOLD
VINTAGE 2013: AWC Vienna 2014 - GOLD
VINTAGE 2013: San Francisco International Wine Competition - GOLD

Tasting Notes

Crimson with magenta & purple hues. Classic, varietal aromas of cassis with some choc-mint all work seamlessly with plums and soft oak undertones. A medium bodied wine with a rounded fruit driven palate that features rich, round velvety tannins, with plum, cassis and cherry flavours whilst the oak is soft and just a passenger.

Winemaking

The fruit was picked in the cool of night then fermented on skins in static potters and rotary fermenters for a period of six days to create a good balance between extracting the appropriate tannin for wine structure and retaining fruit drive and aromatics. Following the pressing process, clarification and final blending the fruit was matured with select parcels having contact with old French oak.

Cellaring: Drink now or cellar medium term
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: South Australia
Alcohol: 13.5%

VINTAGE 2021: Wine Showcase Magazine 2022 - 91Pt
VINTAGE 2020: Wine Showcase Magazine 2021 - 90Pt
VINTAGE 2018: Wine Showcase Magazine 2019 - 92Pt
VINTAGE 2017: Wine Showcase Magazine 2018 - 92Pt

Tasting Notes

Deep purple with pretty crimson red colour around the edge. Ripe sweet blackberry with touches of cherry and plum backed up by the slightest touch of vanilla oak. There are lifted aromas of plums and black cherries with hints of violets. Some pepper and spice add complexity along with subtle oak character.

Winemaking

The fruit was picked in the cool of night then fermented on skins in static potters and rotary fermenters for a period of six days to retain as much of the luscious natural fruit flavour as possible. Warm temperatures at the early stages of fermentation along with three days of post ferment maceration helped develop soft, round, fleshy fruit and tannins while helping to build structure. Following the pressing process, clarification and final blending the fruit was matured with select parcels having contact with old French oak.

Cellaring: Drink now or cellar short term
Variety: Shiraz
Region: South Australia
Alcohol: 13.5%

VINTAGE 2022: Australian Wine Showcase Magazine - 95Pt
VINTAGE 2022: Australian Wine Showcase Magazine - GOLD
VINTAGE 2020: Wine Showcase Magazine 2021 - 91Pt
VINTAGE 2019: CWSA 2020 - GOLD
VINTAGE 2018: Wine Showcase Magazine - 93Pt
VINTAGE 2018: Wine Showcase Magazine - GOLD
VINTAGE 2017: Wine Showcase Magazine 2018 - 91Pt
VINTAGE 2017: CWSA 2018 - GOLD
VINTAGE 2016: Wine Showcase Magazine - 90Pt
VINTAGE 2015: Wine Showcase Magazine - 91Pt
VINTAGE 2015: CWSA Best Value 2017 - DOUBLE GOLD
VINTAGE 2014: CWSA Best value 2016 - DOUBLE GOLD
VINTAGE 2013: CWSA Best value 2015 - DOUBLE GOLD
VINTAGE 2013: CWSA - SA Wine of the Year Trophy
VINTAGE 2013: Wine Showcase Magazine 2015 - 94Pt
VINTAGE 2013: CWSA Best value 2015 - DOUBLE GOLD
VINTAGE 2011: Wine Showcase Magazine 2012 - 90Pt

Tasting Notes

Pale green/straw colour. Citrus fruits are the hero with quite a deal of depth to the nose and some stone fruit notes sneaking through. Flavoursome mouthfuls of citrus and stone fruit are the hosts and blend seamlessly to create a silky rich mid palate which is voluptuous and well rounded. Some subtle hints of freshly cut grass give an interesting side note whilst crisp acidity bounds the palate into a beautiful complex and drinkable wine.

Winemaking

Machine harvested in the cool of the night then crushed, chilled and fermented immediately to maintain fresh fruit characters. We used wild yeast and gave this wine extended lees stirring to further depth of flavour. The wine was bottled after careful filtration to retain the vibrant fruit and depth of varietal flavours.

Cellaring: Best to drink now or for the next 3 years
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: South Australia
Alcohol: 13%

VINTAGE 2021: Australian Wine Showcase Magazine 2021 - 93Pt
VINTAGE 2021: Australian Wine Showcase Magazine 2021 - GOLD
VINTAGE 2020: Wine Showcase Magazine - 92Pt
VINTAGE 2020: Wine Showcase Magazine - GOLD
VINTAGE 2019: Wine Showcase Magazine - 92Pt
VINTAGE 2018: Wine Showcase Magazine 2018 - GOLD
VINTAGE 2018: Wine Showcase Magazine 2018 - 93Pt
VINTAGE 2016: Wine Showcase Magazine - 92Pt
VINTAGE 2016: CWSA Best Value 2017 - GOLD
VINTAGE 2013: Wine Showcase Magazine 2015 - 91Pt

Tasting Notes

Light straw in colour with vibrant fresh citrus fruit aromas. A fresh style of wine with melon, pineapple and citrus flavours up front. The wine finishes with lovely, creamy characters and a touch of acidity.

Winemaking

The grapes were sourced from a single vineyard and machine harvested early at the start of vintage while baume levels were still quite low. We crushed, chilled and fermented the juice at controlled temperatures in the cool cellar. The wine was bottled under pressure under a new screw cap closure to ensure it retains freshness even once opened.

Cellaring: Best to drink now
Variety: Sparkling White
Region: South Australia
Alcohol: 12%

Wine Showcase Magazine - 93Pt

Tasting Notes

A gorgeous shade of pink. Enticing floral aromas of freshly squeezed grapes, floral, fairy floss and racy citrus. Floral musk notes open up to all consuming Turkish delight richness and strawberries and cream with a touch of spritz to give you that amazing refreshing punch required.

Winemaking

Once the grapes reached their optimum maturity level they were harvested in the cool of the night and promptly delivered to the winery. Once fermentation was completed, the blend of Frontignac and Muscat Gordo juice was put to together to ensure consistency across the wine. It was then filtered and bottling under screw cap to preserve the aromatic fruit compounds and retain the spritz effervescence.

Cellaring: Best to drink now
Variety: Moscato
Region: South Australia
Alcohol: 8%

Tasting Notes

Pale straw with light green hues. Quite lifted aromatics featuring lime and citrus blossom. The palate showcases what we think Clare Valley is all about displaying excellent fruit definition. This is a classic Clare Valley Riesling from one of the best vintages we have seen in recent history. It displays flavours of lime and citrus peel and some notes of talc powder with wonderful depth, good acid backbone and length derived from high quality intense fruit.

Winemaking

The fruit for this wine was sourced from the Clare Valley, Australia’s premier growing region for Riesling production. The 2017 vintage will become one of the best in recent times in our opinion. The fruit was machine picked at various stages in the cooler hours of the morning. After crushing, the free run juice was isolated and underwent a slow, cool fermentation before being blended and filtered for bottling.

Cellaring: Drink now or cellar medium term
Variety: Riesling
Region: Clare Valley
Alcohol: 12%

VINTAGE 2017: Wine Showcase Magazine 2018 - GOLD
VINTAGE 2017: Wine Showcase Magazine 2018 - 93Pt

Tasting Notes

Deep crimson colour with brick red mousse and a fine bead. The aroma displays ripe plums, earthy notes and spice. Mouth filling and luscious flavours of plums and prunes with hints of liquorice. Soft, creamy with a persistent cherry, chocolate and spice finish.

Winemaking

Our grapes are machine harvested early in the vintage to ensure fruit intensity is paramount. We crushed, chilled and fermented the juice at controlled temperatures, and it was cellared in stainless steel to ensure fruit vibrancy was maintained. The wine was bottled under pressure to ensure the bubbles last all those long summer nights.

Variety: Sparkling Red
Region: South Australia
Alcohol: 13.5%

CWSA Best Value 2017 - GOLD
Wine Showcase Magazine 2017 - GOLD
Wine Showcase Magazine - 94Pt

Tasting Notes

Bright magenta colour. Ripe raspberries with plum fruit and floral notes on the nose. The palate is filled with flavours of raspberry and plum fruits, with hints of white pepper and spicy cloves for an earthy finish.

Winemaking

The fruit sourced for this Grenache came from a selected grower in the Riverland region of South Australia.

Cellaring: Drink now or cellar medium term
Variety: Grenache
Region: South Australia
Alcohol: 14%

VINTAGE 2021: Wine Showcase Magazine 2022 - 91Pt

Tasting Notes

Pale green/straw in colour. Citrus fruits are the hero with quite a deal of depth to the nose and some stone fruit notes sneaking through. Flavoursome mouthful of citrus and stone fruit are the hosts and blend seamlessly to create a silky rich mid palate which is voluptuous and well rounded. Some subtle hints of freshly cut grass give an interesting side note whilst crisp acidity bounds the palate into a beautiful complex and drinkable wine.

Winemaking

Machine harvested in the cool of the night then crushed, chilled and fermented immediately to maintain fresh fruit characters. We used wild yeast and gave this wine extended lees stirring to further depth of flavour. The wine was bottled after careful filtration to retain the vibrant fruit and depth of varietal flavours.

Cellaring: Best to drink now or for the next 3 years
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: South Australia
Alcohol: 13%

VINTAGE 2021: Australian Wine Showcase Magazine 2021 - 93Pt
VINTAGE 2021: Australian Wine Showcase Magazine 2021 - GOLD
VINTAGE 2020: Wine Showcase Magazine - 92Pt
VINTAGE 2020: Wine Showcase Magazine - GOLD
VINTAGE 2019: Wine Showcase Magazine - 92Pt
VINTAGE 2018: Wine Showcase Magazine 2018 - GOLD
VINTAGE 2018: Wine Showcase Magazine 2018 - 93Pt
VINTAGE 2016: Wine Showcase Magazine - 92Pt
VINTAGE 2016: CWSA Best Value 2017 - GOLD
VINTAGE 2013: Wine Showcase Magazine 2015 - 91Pt

Tasting Notes

Very pale straw with light green tinge in colour. Crisp and refreshing with tingly acidity with ripe citrus flavours of lemon, lime, kiwifruit, which follow through to the finish. Fresh lime, orange and passion fruit aromas. Perfect partner to mouth watering seafood oysters kilpatrick or chilli crab.

Winemaking

Harvested at the cool of night before the extreme heat wave that occurred late in the ripening season. We crushed the fruit quickly to separate the clear juice from the skins. The wine went through cool fermentation then the wine was carefully filtered and bottled to retain all the appealing fruit flavours.

Cellaring: Drink now or cellar 1-3 years
Variety: Pinot Gris
Region: South Australia
Alcohol: 13%

VINTAGE 2021: Wine Showcase Magazine - 93Pt
VINTAGE 2021: Wine Showcase Magazine - GOLD
VINTAGE 2018: Wine Showcase Magazine - 93Pt
VINTAGE 2018: Wine Showcase Magazine - GOLD
VINTAGE 2017: Wine Showcase Magazine 2018 - 91Pt
VINTAGE 2016: Wine Showcase Magazine - 93Pt
VINTAGE 2013: Wine Showcase Magazine 2015 - 93Pt

Tasting Notes

Vivid pink. Delicate aromatics with pomegranate and rhubarb whilst hints of rose petal and strawberry provide added complexity.The palate is bright and luscious with juicy cranberry and cherry both evident while raspberry gives a touch of sweetness to this dry stylish Rose.

Winemaking

Once the grapes reached their optimum maturity level they were harvested in the cool of the night and promptly delivered to the winery. Once fermentation was completed, the blend was put to together to ensure consistency across the wine. It was then filtered and bottled under screw cap to preserve the aromatic fruit compounds.

Cellaring: Best to drink now
Variety: Rosé
Region: South Australia
Alcohol: 13%

VINTAGE 2022: Wine Showcase Magazine 2022 - 91Pt
VINTAGE 2017: Wine Showcase Magazine 2018 - 91Pt
VINTAGE 2016: Wine Showcase Magazine - 91Pt
VINTAGE 2016: CWSA Best Value 2017 - GOLD

Tasting Notes

Medium Straw with a wonderful green apple hue. Sauvignon Blanc characteristics dominate with tropical fruits of pineapple, peach and passionfruit combining with hints of guava and freshly cut grass. Tropical fruits of pineapple, mango and peach fill out the luscious and juicy mid palate, light herbaceous characters add another level of complexity and the wine finishes crisp with a kick of acidity.

Winemaking

The fruit was sourced from selected premium vineyards across South Australia. The fruit was de-stemmed and pressed immediately after harvest and a cool fermentation was initiated in stainless steel tanks to retain the clean, fresh aromatic fruit characters.

Cellaring: Drink now or cellar 1-3 years
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Region: South Australia
Alcohol: 12.5%

VINTAGE 2023: Wine Showcase Magazine - 90Pt
VINTAGE 2021: Wine Showcase Magazine - 92Pt

Tasting Notes

Vivid pink. Delicate aromatics with pomegranate and rhubarb whilst hints of rose petal and strawberry provide added complexity.The palate is bright and luscious with juicy cranberry and cherry both evident while raspberry gives a touch of sweetness to this dry stylish Rose.

Winemaking

Once the grapes reached their optimum maturity level they were harvested in the cool of the night and promptly delivered to the winery. Once fermentation was completed, the blend was put to together to ensure consistency across the wine. It was then filtered and bottled under screw cap to preserve the aromatic fruit compounds.

Cellaring: Best to drink now
Variety: Rosé
Region: South Australia
Alcohol: 13%

VINTAGE 2022: Wine Showcase Magazine 2022 - 91Pt
VINTAGE 2017: Wine Showcase Magazine 2018 - 91Pt
VINTAGE 2016: Wine Showcase Magazine - 91Pt
VINTAGE 2016: CWSA Best Value 2017 - GOLD

Tasting Notes

Displaying fresh upfront passionfuit with intense tropical fruits, and mineral characters run through the wine which offers a rich lingering finish. This wine should be enjoyed now or over the short term. We hope you enjoy exploring our Niche as much as we did finding it!

Winemaking

The fruit sourced for this Semillion Sauvignon Blanc came from selected growers in South Australia's premium viticulture regions.

Cellaring: Drink now or cellar 1-3 years
Variety: Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
Region: South Australia
Alcohol: 11.5%

Tasting Notes

Lifted upfront fruit aromas of red cherry, red berry fruits, and a herbal touch.The wine is light to medium bodied with flavours of cherry and sweet red berry fruits along with delicate herbal characters. The mid palate is soft with silky tannins with fruit being the core ingredient here.

Winemaking

Fruit was picked and crushed to small static fermenters, where the focus was on retaining fruit freshness. Extraction during fermentation on skins was monitored to ensure gentle yet thorough extraction of colour and varietal flavour, within a framework of soft, fine tannin structure. After pressing off skins, the individual parcels were kept separate to preserve their character and personality and provide a range of blending options to provide a soft, easy drinking fruit driven style without oak influence.

Cellaring: Drink now or cellar mid term
Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: South Australia
Alcohol: 13.5%