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NOTES
Deviation Road is a small family owned and operated winery in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia. Our vineyard is situated on Deviation Road, the namesake of our winery, in the high slopes of the Lenswood district.
The 1920's topographical map which features on the label shows the area around our vineyard. High slopes, multiple aspects and the specific soil type present here all combine with the Hills' cool climate to create the unique Deviation Road terroir. You can taste it's elegance in our Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
The Adelaide Hills is a truly remarkable region for producing not only outstanding aromatic white wines, but similarly outstanding and elegant Pinot Noir and Shiraz. The key to producing these refined reds is by maintaining low yields, careful site selection and meticulous wine making. The Shiraz grapes used are from carefully selected sites from other vineyards in the hills. The winemaker works closely with these growers to produce low yielding, un-irrigated fruit of full flavour yet retaining signature spice and fine structure.
TASTING NOTES
Select rows within our Lenswood vineyard are chosen for their ability to deliver intense varietal character. In addition yields are kept to a minimum. The fruit is picked into baskets and small bins then whole bunch pressed into new and old French oak barriques. After fermentation each barrel underwent weekly lees stirring for a period of 2 months; total oak maturation was 10 months. We don't put this wine through malo-lactic ferment.
Aromas of nectarine, melon and pear deliver on the palate with a hint of toasted nut, white peach, citrus and quince. Elegant but intense flavours fill the mouth with subtle creaminess and a smooth clean finish.
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