The Adelaide Hills, just a short drive east of Adelaide, is one of South Australia's most dynamic and diverse wine regions, known for its cool climate and elevated vineyards nestled among lush forests and rolling farmland. Its altitude and varied microclimates make it ideal for producing vibrant, elegant wines—particularly Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir—along with a growing reputation for innovative, small-batch producers and alternative varietals.
Beyond wine, the region offers a rich blend of experiences, from farm-to-table dining and artisan markets to charming towns like Hahndorf, Australia’s oldest surviving German settlement. With its scenic beauty, creative energy, and close proximity to the city, the Adelaide Hills is a favorite escape for wine lovers, foodies, and weekend explorers alike.
This Wishing Clock of the Adelaide Hills was bottled directly with minimal filtration and no fining to capture the essence of the vineyard, a looking glass if you will, and is ready to drink immediately. Thanks Michelle and John, a wish come true.
Pale-white, straw and hay. Clear and bright. Fresh bread and custard; green apples just picked, apple skin and apple strudel - cold. Aromatics and bouquet demonstrate the fine and also effortless balance between cool-climate chardonnay fruit and deft, demure oak’s distraction. The nose hints at richness but lurking so quietly in the background is honeydew and lotus flower and a secret citrus grove freshly rained upon. Clear clean striking lines of vibrant acidity around which lovingly cling peach, green apple, nectarine and melon fruit bursts. Concentration, then texture, and then richness at the very core. A swathe of just ripe fruit flavours return, then more acidity, then a long and lingering finish. As a glass of fine wine, it might seem effortless and easy to like, but there is a lot of wine in that one glass, and a lot to discover.
Fat Bird is a fresh, vibrant rosé showing light characteristics of strawberry, raspberry fruit flavours, underpinned with light fresh herbal notes. The palate is generous with a crisp finish.
The East Argyle Pinot Gris has aromas of ripe pears, nectarine and cinnamon. The opulent palate is full of finely textured lychee, pear and soft lime with hints of ginger and cinnamon. The overall structure of the wine has benefitted from a small portion being fermented in seasoned French oak giving texture and mid palate weight.
Based in McLaren Vale, Kings’ Creed is a new venture between former rugby superstar and Wallaby Captain Nathan Sharpe, ex Moet Hennessy executive David Krenich and winemaker Ben Riggs. An admirable first release, the 2017 Chardonnay has filled out nicely in the bottle
Forget what you think Chardonnay tastes like. We have re-introduced the fruit and produced a very approachable wine that you’ll love getting to know—vibrant and citrusy with a creamy vanilla finish. Hand-crafted to perfection.
