TASTING NOTES
This second vintage of Rebula captivates its delicate yet expressive bouquet notes of linden tea, elderflower, jasmine, chestnut honey, lychee, and white peach unfolding in graceful harmony. A subtle nuttiness adds depth and intrigue to the aromatics. Its pale straw to golden hue hints at richness, while the palate reveals a refined texture and softer acidity compared to the previous year. Extended maceration has brought structure and poise, with polished tannins framing a long, textural, and savoury finish. A wine of quiet confidence, versatile at the table, and unmistakably a step up in character and complexity. The future shines bright for this remarkable variety.
ABOUT
A versatile variety that thrives in western part of Slovenia (Brda and Vipava Valley) and north-eastern Italy (Friuli-Venezia Giulia) where it’s also known as Ribolla Gialla. It has been first mentioned in 13th century, praised by Boccaccio, and taxed the highest amongst all vineyards by Maria Theresa a few centuries later.
When first cuttings became available from Chalmers Nursery, I immediately started persuading one of the more curious grape growers in Adelaide Hills to help me find a spot for it. Timing was perfect. Chris Pinchbeck was about to re-plant a block of land on a cooler, east-facing slope of his Forreston property. I considered well-drained, loamy soils mixed with ironstone rocks as an ideal site. We quickly agreed to plant 300 vines in spring 2020, consequently establishing (to our best knowledge) the very first vineyard of Rebula in South Australia. With this second edition, and again, a great quality of fruit, we are even more reassured the decision, as wild as it may sounded 4 years ago, has proven itself to be the right one.
Hand-picked on 17th March (4 weeks earlier than last year) with the help of our friends; all with a desire to keep the tradition alive. The fruit was destemmed, spontaneously fermented under temperature control in a stainless-steel tank with one significant difference from previous year; the entire batch underwent 2 months of maceration before being pressed off in a small basket press. Once in seasoned French oak barrels, the young wine completed malolactic fermentation conducted by native yeast even before springtime. After 16 months of maturation on fine lees, now near-finished wine was blended and moved by gravity to stainless steel tank for additional 3 months of settling, followed by light filtration and bottling on 17th October 2025.
Lightly filtered.
730 bottles produced.
Variety: Rebula
Region: Adelaide Hills
Vintage: 2024
Volume (ml): 750ml
Alcohol Vol. (%): 13.5%
Standard Drinks: 8.0
Closure: Amorim Qork Xpür