Ant Series
The movement of ants is an indicator of a change in the weather, The Ant series range of wines inspired by artist Dan Tomkins is our ‘climate change’ range, a Bellwether of climate change.
Let’s face it sustainability in terms of the environment, social, economic, and spirit is key to the survival of a business. This range would not exist without the inspiration, foresight and faith of my growers.
Tasmanian Riesling
Moore’s Hill, Exeter, Tamar Valley. I am smitten with Tasmania and have always loved Riesling. I see such piercing purity and concentration, even with natural ferment in old puncheons. Great vineyard and the undeniable fact that Tassie is the pointy end of Australian winemaking.
RRP $28
Heathcote Vermentino
Chalmers family, pioneers in all things alternate of the grape variety, Gourmet Traveller Viticulturist of the year. Vermentino is beautifully aromatic yet complex and textural, I have wanted to make Vermentino since trying it over 10 years ago in a heat wave in Euston, seeing the great potential it had for Australia’s future.
RRP $28
Riverland Bianco d’Alessano
Grown by Ricca Terra Farms, extraordinarily tannic & phenolic, a white varietal all about texture, crisp & savoury, completely out of the box, ripens later than Coonawarra Cab and Tassie Chard in the Riverland – amazing! A fascinating white wine, the variety originates from Puglia.
RRP $25
Riverland Nero d’Avola Rose
Ashley & Holly Ratcliff. Made in a saignee style, crisp, dry and savoury, having seen the vineyard look fresh and vibrant on a 48 deg C day, I have no doubt this Sicilian variety is well poised for the future, multiple gold medals and sell out wines back this winning combination.
RRP $25
Wrattonbully Tempranillo
Peter Bird and Sue Bell go way back to past lives in Hardy’s, Tempranillo has shown itself as a great variety in Wrattonbully, aromatic, textured & lively, just like their friendship!
RRP $25
Wrattonbully Shiraz/Malbec
Heather Laycock, Richard & Peter Freckleton. Wrattonbully is an amazing region with exceptional sites situated over world heritage listed limestone caves in the Limestone Coast. A lifted, aromatic spicey nose with a complex earthy palate.
RRP $28
Riverland Montepulciano
grown by Ricca Terra Farms, ‘Monte’ is bursting with flavour, colour and tannin, a remarkable variety for this region, the variety famous in Abruzzo, deeply coloured and intriguing.
RRP $25