Murdoch Hills Rocket Chardonnay Chardonnay 2024
G 95
The top shelf of Murdoch Hill Chardonnays, out of the estate’s Lenswood vineyard. The winemaking is evident, house reductive characters to the fore, with a neat lift of quality, just sweet oak spice in the aromas. Seductive. Fruit is cooler sited and tight, with superb balancing of acidity and flavour, lemon squeezed over white stone fruits. Length and pleasure assured. Drink now–2036 Ngeringa Summit Vineyard Chardonnay Chardonnay 2023 G 95 From Ngeringa’s celebrated Summit Vineyard at Mt Barker, the aromas here seem to be waiting their call up, while the palate also has an alluring subtlety, its white stone fruit flavours present, though sitting quietly, its light spray of citrus acidity joining hands with similar attitude. This has a humility and perhaps even shyness, but down the track it will most likely find more to say. Drink now–2035 Pike & Joyce Beurre Bosc Pinot Gris 2025 G 95 Balanced and well-structured. The fruit is bright and bouncy – crisp green apple, mango seed, and orange blossom… a touch of musk, even. Fresh, zippy acid and good length. A tidy little wine with plenty of charm. All hail the rise of South Australian Pinot Gris. Drink now–2030 Seven Eves Pinot Noir Pinot Noir 2023 G 95 From the St Clar Vineyard in the Macclesfield district, there’s an attractive weave of charry woodsmoke, and dark cherry to begin, some fleshiness as the fruit and bushland elements marry effortlessly, offering a completeness and togetherness, with peppery spice and pleasant tannin squeeze through the finish. Quite delicious and a genuine expression of locality. Drink now–2032
Sidewood Estate Pinot Gris 2025
G 95
Sourced from Sidewood Estate’s vineyards in the Charleston and Oakbank districts, a fair bit wild-fermented in large format French oak vessels, which immediately suggests the style of wine is aiming for a decent level of personality. Glossy pale gold, it looks almost unctuous, which confirms where it’s headed, then smelling gloriously of spiced pear compote with faint cinnamon and ginger nut biscuit notes for extras. It’s rich in the palate, too – stone fruits and milky raw macadamia nuts, offset by a spring of subtle acidity to balance its natural fruit sweetness. All its aromatic and flavour elements play a part in the generous mouth-filling and textural style of the wine, which stands out as a distinctive example in this varietal class. Awarded the trophy as the best Pinot Gris/Grigio at the 2025 Sydney Royal Wine Awards. Drink now–2028
South Australia Wine Guide 2026 | Adelaide Hills
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