Any Wines from Nepenthe

Powerful and extracted but ageing and tiring, this meaty and rather vegetal cabernet blend just lacks the density and ripeness to counter its slightly raw astringency. Backed by cedar/chocolate oak and suggestions of capsicum, there's some plum and blackberry fruit, but it finishes slightly short, with an edgy, metallic aspect.

Abundant style with pinot purity, depth, body, texture and complexity.

Colour: Pale and delicate, starting to deepen and develop a golden hue. Bouquet: Deliciously aromatic with fresh lemon, lime and citrus blossom. Palate: Delicate yet crisp and zesty, developing mouth-filling flavours of ripe apricot and toasty notes with a long, fine finish. The Nepenthe Riesling is made with an eye to the classic Australian style; fragrant, intense, crisp and finely balanced with great length. The high, cool sites in the Adelaide Hills impart both citrus and floral notes that combine to create a delightful and unique bouquet of citrus blossom.

Colour: Mid red with crimson tints Bouquet: Distinctive regional aromas of ripe strawberries and plums with a hint of mint and sweet oak. Palate: A well structured palate with fruit characters reflecting the nose, supported by fine tannins and fresh acidity. A beautifully balanced, elegant Pinot Noir.

Colour:Mid, cherry red Bouquet: Vibrant and lively with raspberry and red berry fruit complemented by sweet spice reminiscent of cloves and cinnamon with a hint of mint. Palate: Fresh raspberry and strawberry fruit characters with a fine, silky texture and elegant, persistent finish.

Colour: Pale lemon with a slight copper hue. Bouquet: Intensely aromatic; zinging with lime, citrus blossom and delicate musk. Palate: A crisp, fresh palate with citrus fruit complemented by fine, cleansing acidity and a long delicate finish. The Nepenthe Riesling is made with an eye to the classic Australian style; fragrant, intense, crisp and finely balanced with great length. The high, cool sites in the Adelaide Hills impart both citrus and floral notes that combine to create a delightful and unique bouquet of citrus blossom.

Colour: Delicate pale yellow Bouquet: Intense citrus aroma's balanced by softer notes of nectarine and apricots. Palate: Fresh, clean and crisp, yet with a richness of fruit that makes it genuinely satisfying. Sweet, tropical flavours precede the fine, elegant finish. Adelaide Hills Chardonnay has a reputation of excellence based on a regional style that is crisp and vibrant.

Colour: Bright straw with gold edges Bouquet: Pure chardonnay fruit characters of lemon citrus and melon are complemented by secondary characters of oak, toast and a gentle note of nuttiness. Palate: A strong, balanced palate shows notes of lemon curd, toast and nutty flavours with a pleasing mouth-feel and a long, dry finish.

Colour: Cherry red Bouquet: Initially showing savoury notes of forest floor and spice, as the wine opens up ripe fruit characters of raspberry and red currants provides a sweet lift, with oak contributing subtle spice and toasty notes. Palate: The full, rich palate shows ripe plum fruit with a complex background of spicy and herbaceous notes. The mouth-feel is silky yet elegant and finishes with the velvet tannins that are a signature of the variety.

Colour: Deep purple red Bouquet: Dark and exotic, showing aromas of fruitcake, ripe plums, black currant and the sweet spices of cinnamon, clove and cardamom the variety is known for. Palate: A rich, full bodied and velvety wine with vibrant raspberry and cherry fruit, plenty of spice and a soft, lingering finish.

Colour: Bright crimson red Bouquet: Red berry and plum characters complemented by intriguing Zinfandel spice, black-olive, and the slightest hint of Cabernet mint. Palate: A round, mouth-filling palate with generous fruit framed by savoury spice and firm tannin structure with a smooth, lingering finish. The Tryst Red is an eclectic blend that combines Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo and Zinfandel. This combination works remarkably well, with each variety contributing its own unique characteristics, resulting in a fruit driven wine which is approachable and fragrant, yet is well-structured with savoury complexity.

Colour: Mid, cherry red. Bouquet: Fresh, ripe, raspberry and red cherry fruit aromas are complemented by spice and a touch of vanilla oak. Palate: Raspberry and strawberry fruit characters with a generous, supple palate and fine, soft tannins.

Colour: Pale straw. Bouquet: We aim to express the varietal characters of Pinot Gris with support from winemaking derived aromatics. Our 2007 wine displays these characters in abundance; honeydew, melon, and pear aromas are complemented by notes of sweet vanilla custard. Palate: Pear and Granny Smith apple flavours are enhanced by the trademark silky texture of the variety. Supple and smooth with a refreshingly crisp, long finish.

Colour: Pale straw with a green tinge. Bouquet: Intensely aromatic with orange blossom, fresh citrus and delicate musk. Palate: Abundant citrus fruit flavours are balanced by fresh acidity and a long, crisp finish. The Nepenthe Riesling is made with an eye to the classic Australian style; fragrant, intense, crisp and finely balanced with great length. The high, cool sites in the Adelaide Hills impart both citrus and floral notes that combine to create a delightful and unique bouquet of citrus blossom.

Colour: Delicate pale yellow Bouquet: Fresh grapefruit and lemon aromas are complemented by softer tropical notes with nuances of white peach. Palate: Fresh, clean and crisp with a richness of fruit that provides balance and length. Sweet, tropical flavours precede the fine, elegant finish. Adelaide Hills Chardonnay has a reputation of excellence based on a regional style that is crisp and vibrant.

Colour: Bright deep crimson Bouquet: A distinctively cool climate bouquet with raspberry and black cherry fruit supported by notes of cloves, chocolate and subtle French oak. Palate: A powerful yet elegant wine with a mid palate of blue berries and raspberry jam. The long sweet finish is balanced by spicy oak and framed by velvety tannins.

Colour: Bright straw Bouquet: A complex amalgam of citrus and melon with spicy oak, gently nutty flavours and soft yeastiness. Palate: Golden apples, quince, toast and fresh nuts feature on the palate, which is fine and dry yet has a creamy texture. The crisp acidity an Adelaide Hills hallmark will ensure the wine will age well.

Clean, delicate and fresh cassis fruit without much depth, but does have quite good length.

Colour: Pale straw with a faint green tinge Bouquet: Sweet tropical and citrus blossoms, hallmarks of Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc are complemented by fresh grapefruit and lemon from the Semillon, with a slight hint of musk from the Pinot Gris. Palate: A powerful wine of medium palate weight, deep flavour, and a smooth, mouth-filling texture. Delightful tropical fruit flavours are balanced with crisp, regional acidity and persistent finish. The 2007 Tryst White is a fresh, approachable wine from the heart of the cool, pristine Adelaide Hills. The blend is made up predominantly of fragrant, crisp Sauvignon Blanc balanced by finely structured, elegant Semillon with a dash of Pinot Gris...

Colour: Pale straw Bouquet: Delicate floral and lemon blossom characters meld with tropical notes reminiscent of guava, melon and passionfruit, framed by greener notes of lime and capsicum. Palate: Fresh and powerful, with a core of tropical fruit balanced by lively, varietal, herbaceous characters. The palate is supported by crisp, citrus acidity and a long, refreshing finish.