Preston Peak Wines Sagrantino 2013

I've never heard of Preston Peak and a quick good search says that they are a family boutique winery. This wine has a lot going for it in term of wine-making with wild ferment, old oak and cold soaking the bunches before ferment begins. I'm not sure how old the vineyard is but I think that it is young.

Preston Peak Wines Sagrantino 2013

First of the wine is a bit shy but the plums come through after a while. The tannin structure is a bit loose and the palate is a bit dilute which could be a result of the wine being a 2013. Sagrantino need to spend a period in barrel and a stint in bottle before being released and I would say the 2010 should be getting released now not 2013s.

Alcohol: 13%
Price: $36
Rated: 84
Drink: Now - 2018 +

Fiano x 6

Fiano in Australia seems to be doing pretty well. Most of the better examples coming from the warmer areas, except Scott which comes from the Adelaide Hills.

Pikes Wines Luccio Fiano 2014

Really candied fruit profile but in the typical Fiano flavour, just a bit too candied or fairy floss in nature. Think about the flavours in terms of peach and nectarines with an ok mouth feel adding interest. The length is a little short but hopefully will fill out with some time in the bottle.

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Price: $18
Rated: 84
Drink: Now - 2019

Beach Road Wines Fiano 2013

Big end of town with flavours of apple cider and poached peach making its impact felt. The wine lack a bit of freshness but it does have impact. I'm not sure how long it will last but I would recommend drinking it sooner rather than later.

Alcohol: 13.5%
Price: $25
Rated: 85
Drink: Now - 2016

 



Scott Wines Fiano 2014

Yes baby this is what I'm talking about with a very good balance between flavour and texture. The flavours come in the form of honey, spice and hay mixed with nectarines and lemon acidity. The Scott wine is a lighter profiled wine with nice texture and liveliness brimming throughout. The texture comes in the form mouth feel and dryness which makes this wine so easy to drink bucket loads of.

Alcohol: 13
Price: $26
Rated: 89
Drink: Now - 2024

 

 

 

 

Savina Lane Wines Fiano Classico 2013

I've never tasted a wine from the Granite belt but I didn't think they could produce a wine like this. It has a great retention of acidity on a palate that is textural and thick but has a liveliness to it. I couldn't fault the palate length and detailed profile.

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Price: $35
Rated: 92
Drink: Now - 2024

 

 

Oliver's Taranga Fiano 2014

 

 

Bursting with richness and firm acidity that just comes balling out of the glass. The textural level is up further on this wine than the rest of the Fiano's so far but it is perfectly balanced by the acidity. The acidity has a flavour of lemon skin and this perfectly offsets the spiciness of the wine. There is some fruit to the wine but I don't really care to mention it because my glass is empty and I'm heading to the fridge for another glass.

 

Alcohol: 12.5%
Price: $24
Rated: 91
Drink: Now - 2026

 

 

Coriole Vineyards Fiano 2014

 

 

This is very complex with mandarin, warm honey, hay and some stone fruit or fruit salad component. The textural element is bombastic and brilliant which would put this the best textural Fiano on the market. Love it!

 

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Price: $25

Rated: 93

Drink: Now - 2024