LIMESTONE COAST & SURROUNDS

SPARKLING

4 TASTED

3 AWARDED

Three quality examples of approachable sparklings showing some complexity.

Syn Coonawarra Sparkling Rosé NV ★★★★½

A very refreshing style with a fine bead and a pretty strawberry bouquet with a hint of Turkish Delight. The palate is creamy and fruity with toasty notes and crisp acid. $20

Syn Cuvée Blanc Coonawarra Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir NV ★★★★

Fresh, vibrant and youthful with attractive tropical complexity. Creamy in the mouth with good sugar/acid balance. $18.50

Syn Rouge Coonawarra Sparkling Shiraz NV ★★★

A rich, bold, fruit driven “celebratory” style with hints of blackberries and chocolate. $18.50

SAUVIGNON BLANC

5 TASTED

4 AWARDED

Small solid group of cool climate, fresh and lively examples.

Raidis Estate 'The Kelpie' Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2020 ★★★★½

Very punchy varietal with lovely passionfruit pungency to the nose and good intensity of gooseberry-like flavours with a great line of acid to balance. $22

Hoggies Estate Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2020 ★★★½

Vibrant grassy bouquet with subtle tropical notes and delicate tropical flavours. “A lovely example.” $14.99

CW Wines The Inventor Limestone Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2020 ★★★½

Distinct pungent asparagus aromas and a flavoursome palate with a savoury element and crisp acid. $20

Rymill The Yearling Coonawarra Sauvignon Blanc 2020 ★★★

Fresh, crisp and at the greener end of the spectrum. Nice steely acid and crunchy phenolics. $15

PINOT GRIS/GRIGIO

2 TASTED

2 AWARDED

Two contrasting styles – the rich and the elegant, yet both are good food wines.

Raidis Estate 'Cheeky Goat' Coonawarra Pinot Gris 2020 ★★★

An interesting mix of aromas with a generous white peachlike palate. $26

Norfolk Rise Mount Benson Pinot Grigio ★★★