Chris Coulter the owner and winemaker describes his approach as minimalist intervention whilst ensuring cleanliness and purity in the wines. He sources fruit from across the Adelaide Hills, Barossa Valley and Eden Valley. Riverland. Whilst he works with the classic varieties of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir he also plays with some Italian varietals including Sangiovese and Barbera and this year has experimented with a parcel of Syrah from the Eden Valley. the Iberian variety Tempranillo. The project began in 2015 and already has received some great reviews and we think these offer remarkable value.

This vintage sees a label change and, for those following the C2 Sangiovese, this wine is one and the same. New leather and both morello and black cherries form the cornerstones of the wine, with anise and licorice adding further complexity and interest. A slightly deeper expression this release with glossier and richer fruit. The tannins are supple and giving, a feat in its youth. Drink to: 2030; Date Tasted: January 2025; Alcohol: 13%; Rating: 94 Points & Special Value Star; James Halliday Wine Companion