The picturesque Adelaide Hills township of Chain of Ponds was established as a friendly watering hole and resting place for weary travellers. While the township is but a fond memory, the stories live on through the wines, proudly produced since 1985. The Adelaide Hills region enjoys a unique combination of elevation, fertile soils and a cool climate; perfect for producing refined and elegant wines.

Intensely aromatic gooseberry, lychee and paw paw with lifted hints of grapefruit, all integrated with subtle passion fruit, lemon citrus and nuances of peashoots and cucumber. On the palate the wine is lively and vibrant with intense fruit, balanced acidity and a voluptuous mouthfeel of subtle fruit sweetness.

Pristine and brilliantly expressed on the nose with Granny Smith apple, green rockmelon, lemon zest, and herbaceous aromas. The palate delivers terrific fruit intensity, combined with fine texture and lively acidity, making it flavoursome and highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2027. Date: Nov 2024; Price $23.00; Rating: 93 Points; Wine Orbit

It illustrates the qualities of Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc. It’s been sourced from 10 different vineyards, most of which were picked later to build flavour,  while one parcel picked early provides the racy light lift. Nicely textured fresh palate with a citrus and gooseberry combination complemented by a light passionfruit pulpiness. Date: May 2025; Drink by: 2025-2028; Price: $23.00; Rating: 92 Points; Ray Jordan