I could easily have been in Tuscany as my partner and I approached this somewhat parched looking vineyard. And then, as soon as we turned the corner and saw the concrete slab and Colourbond cellar door I was brought right back to earthly Oz - Tassie Oz to be precise! The looks should by no-means deceive and as I entered the cool and minimal interior I was greeted by a smiling somebody who I didn't know from Adam and who turned out to be Steve himself (he doesn't go by Stefano!).
Well the next hour or so was simply heaven in my book. You don't very often get a wine maker's undivided attention for tastings and Steve is amazingly generous with his knowledge especially in the area of creating a very tasty GoodGreen drop! He now produces all of his wines bio-dynamically and has a great range. We sampled his whole range - bar the reserve sparkling - and the following wines were particularly exceptional:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- NV Brut
- Pinot Noir
- Pinot Grigio
All I can say is find these wines and try them! They are not easy to find however as quantity is not the focus here. You can order from the website but better still - get your winey buts down to Tassie and visit the cellar door. Steve is once in a blue moon there, but the whims of Bacchus may be with you and you might get lucky!
Happy days.
S
Image: Courtesy of Leanne Chisholm
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