CRFT Blefari Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

Along with the Arranmore, the Blefari is at the pinnacle of Adelaide Hills Chardonnay. Lifted aromatics, cooler than the Arranmore, with lemons and limes, grapefruit, flint, green apple and pastry notes. Tight, coiled and intense with spice notes, sleek textured, searing acidity and strong notes of sage and bergamot. Green mango brings it all together – intriguing and compelling and delicious. Considering this is just across the road from the Arranmore they are utterly different from each other. The Arranmore faces east, whilst the Blefari faces west. Proof perhaps that aspect plays a greater role in wine flavours and textures than geology. Buy the pair! Waters Wine Co

From next door in Carey Gully, Piccadilly Valley (Adelaide Hills). Handpicked, whole-bunch pressed, wild fermented in tank then 7 months in french oak (30% new). Full solids, some stirring, wild malo and natural acid. Pure white nectarine fruit and cleansing acidity that just zips along. Winemaker’s notes