2021 Adelina Field Blend

Perfumed, elegant, authentic field blend, from a single organic vineyard in the Clare Valley.
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
3 Reviews

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Description

The Field Blend is an unusual blend of Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro, Ugni Blanc, Roussanne and Carignan, from a now-certified organic vineyard above the winery in the Clare Valley.

The vines (originally Cabernet) were planted back in 1976, then in 2015 Col and Jen grafted them over to this mad selection of red and white Rhone varieties. They picked the lot together, fermented them together and bottled the result after a nice sleep in old oak.

It's a light but savoury red wine, with delicious bright red fruit, a hint of mint, and soft graphitey tannins. A strange yet lovely offering from this star Clare Valley producer.

Originally planted in 1976 to Cabernet, grafted across in 2015 to a randomised block of Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro, Ugni Blanc, Roussanne and Carignan.

Hand-picked, fruit is detemmed and mildly crushed, fermentation and maceration for 11 days before being pressed to neutral French oak. Maturation time 9 months in 700l oak before bottling.

Region: Clare Valley, SA
Blend: Shiraz, Grenache, Mataro, Ugni Blanc, Roussanne, Carignan
ABV: 12.70%
Closure: 750ml
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94 Points - "Red fruits, a sort of honey/white flower top note, subtle sweet soil-like earthiness too. It’s light to medium-bodied, plenty of crunch and energy, tight, with a stony feel to tannin, maybe some orange peel and cherry pip, with a fresh finish of excellent length and vigour. Very interesting. Really like its dryness and point of difference, in both flavour and texture." - Gary Walsh (The Wine Front)

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 3 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 2 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
100%would recommend this product
3 reviews
  • AS
    Alistair S.
    Verified Buyer
    Wine Knowledge Level Cork Dork
    2 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Cork Dork
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Clare Valley meets Langhe, Piedmont

    On trend as both a field blend and LSR (lighter (to medium) style red). Subtle mix of red and dark fruits, with savoury and dried herb touches. Palate builds interest, enticing food friendly texture with Clare acid and tannin playing off each other. Those savoury textures made me think of standard Nebbiolo branded as Langhe (not as grand as Barolo but pretty good value).

    TasteRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • TS
    Thomas S.
    Verified Buyer
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    2 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Tasty value

    Beautiful medium bodied blend

    TasteRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • RH
    Rhys H.
    Verified Buyer
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    4 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Delicious

    Delicious

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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Adelina

Col McBryde and Jen Gardner are Adelina. A pair of smart cookies, each rocking a PhD in microbiology and between them some pretty serious winemaking chops. Together, they have formed one of the Clare Valley's most exciting wineries.

From what was a small operation that began in 2002, slowly but surely the Adelina brand has been picking up steam.

There is a delicacy and purity inherent in every wine they produce. From opulent old vine Shiraz and Mataro, to one of the country's most excellent Nebbiolo and a set of scintillating Rieslings, there is a sense of class and refinement to the whole project. These meticulously crafted, beautifully presented wines are just a joy to drink.

Col McBryde in the vineyard - Clare Valley, SA Adelina

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