In 2008 the business was acquired by four Italian-Australian wine stalwarts: Don Totino, Don Luca, Tony Carrocci and Steve Maglieri. The wines are released in four ranges: at the top, the Il Padrone The Boss Series; next the Bella Vigna (Beautiful Vineyard) Series; then the Primo Taglio First Cut Series; and at the entry level, the ‘H’ by Haselgrove Series. Exports to Europe and Asia.
Right in the mainstream of McLaren Vale style; sumptuous blackfruits, dark chocolate and cedar are intertwined with ripe tannins; good length and balance. Screwcap. 14.5% alc. Rating 93. To 2020. $25
Some colour development; the complex bouquet of blackfruits, mocha oak and dark chocolate leads into a medium- to full-bodied palate with more of the same; a barrel selection, but all new French oak, made only in exceptional vintages – curious, because ‘07 was certainly not exceptional, rather the reverse. However, hyperbole to one side, this is a very good wine. Screwcap. 14.5% alc. Rating 93. To 2027. $48
Light straw-green; a thoroughly appealing mix of citrus/lime and tropical fruits; the finish lingering and long in the mouth. Screwcap. 12% alc. Rating 90. To 2012. $20
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Single vineyard in Kuitpo, Adelaide Hills
Brillian light green straw with a vibrant green hue.
Fragrant and lifted aromas of peach, rockmelon, lime juice and hints of green apple supported by a subtle creaminess and hints of toast and cashew nuts.
Voluptuous and round, the aroma characteristics follow onto the palate. The supporting oak with extended lees contact adds texture and generous savoury length to the wine, which balances well with the crisp acid backbone.
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PERFECT WITH ANISEED TEA DUCK OR ASIAN PORKBELLY & STEAMED CHINESE GREENS
Serve this wine slightly chilled to enhance the fruit characteristics or cold for crisper characters.
Adelaide Hills
Brilliant light green straw with a vibrant green hue.
The nose displays clean, fresh and subtle aromas of passionfruit, green grass, lime juice, lychee and peach.
Ripe and rounded, the aromas characteristics follow onto the palate with citrus characters rather than tropical fruits, typical of the Adelaide Hills.
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]]>SERVE WITH CHARGRILLED SQUID, SNOW PEA, CUCUMBER & MANGO SALAD WITH VERJUICE DRESSING.
This wine is best served lightly chilled and is perfect for immediate enjoyment.
Kuitpo, Adelaide Hills
Brilliant translucent with a youthful green tinge.
Floral, honeysuckle, passionfruit, gooseberry and mango.
Lush, fruit driven palate. Tropical fruit, chilled apple and cucumber. Great length and flavour
SERVE WITH FRESHLY SHUCKED OYSTERS, KINGFISH SASHIMI & SEARED SCALLOPS
This fresh, fruit driven wine should be enjoyed now and is best served lightly chilled.
Paracombe, Adelaide Hills
Brilliant, very pale straw yellow.
Nectarine, Nashi pear, white peach, hints of honey and orange blossom.
Juicy, tropical, crisp pear, apple fruits wih mild fruit sweetness and balanced acidity.