Delicious Islander Estate Vineyards
Spring Food & Wine Pairings

Petiyante Sparkling Chardonnay/Pinot Noir with Kangaroo Island Oysters

All about it: Our popular sparkling honours the wines of the Champagne region in France. Made in the same ‘Méthode Traditionnelle’, we blend cool-climate Chardonnay & Pinot Noir with a ‘liqueur de tirage’ to generate a second fermentation in the bottle. We age the wine on the lees for seven months before disgorging to build texture, body, and a super-fine bead.

Tasting Notes:
On the nose: Lemon tart, baked apples, white floral and citrus zest
On the palate: Nashi pear, white peach, grapefruit, brioche
On the finish: Fine, elegant acidity and creamy texture.

We’ll be drinking it with: You can’t beat sparkling with Kangaroo Island Oysters at their plump best after the cold winter oceans. The umami yeast notes and acidity perfectly complement the rich, salty oysters.

The White Chardonnay & Grilled Chicken

All about it:
The White Chardonnay is our ‘House Style’ wine created by Jacques Lurton to complement our Estate Range of premium wines. Leave behind all your perceptions of heavily oaked chardonnay. The White is a modern Australian style with just a touch of nuttiness to add complexity to the fresh & clean style.

Tasting Notes:
On the nose: Peach, apricot & melon
On the palate: Slightly toasty with peach, nectarine, melon & toasted nuts.
On the finish: Textural with fruit sweetness offset by subtle acidity, leading into a soft lingering finish.

We’ll be drinking it with:
We love it with a roast or BBQ chicken cooked over flame. If you’re heading outdoors, pair it with a Quiche Lorraine, a soft ripe brie or a picnic Caesar salad.

Wally White Semillon & Pork Belly

All about it:
Wally White defines our old-world-meets-new-world wine style. Crafted from Semillon, fermented & aged in French oak, it is rich, textural & elegant.

Tasting Notes:
On the nose: Lemon rind, white peach, vanilla & slight smokiness from the barrel fermentation.
On the palate: Rich & textural with notes of lemon curd & vanilla custard creaminess on the mid-palate, complemented by a zesty, mineral finish.
On the finish: An elegant finish with a hint of spruce from the oak and a cleansing lick from the natural acidity.

We’ll be drinking it with: Roast pork belly is the ultimate pairing.

The Rosé & French Charcuterie

All about it:
The Rosé has become our most popular wine, crafted in the style of Provence, Southern France. Pale salmon in colour, elegant, delicate, dry & dangerously easy to drink.

Tasting Notes:
On the nose: Sherbet, strawberry, honeydew, rock melon.
On the palate: Strawberries & cream, peach notes with a light leesy grip adding complexity.
On the finish: Bright fruit gives way to a dry, clean finish with hints of acidity.

We’ll be drinking it with:
A glass after work with French charcuterie like a pot of rillettes & a soft goat cheese would be heaven. Tuna or salmon sashimi, a classic Nicoise salad or fresh prawns all work beautifully.

Sangiovese & Antipasto

All about it:
Italy’s most planted wine variety and the pride of the Tuscan regional wine Chianti, Sangiovese is a sensitive soul, changing its character to reflect its growing conditions. It’s a variety that genuinely expresses regionality.

Tasting Notes:
With all the hallmarks of a classic Italian Sangio, this wine has inviting vanilla oak notes supported by subtle red fruit & hints of leather. Medium weight on the palate, full of flavour & texture with spicy cherry, plum, mocha & fine-grained tannins on the finish.

On the nose: Red cherry, dried herbs, anise, dark chocolate, leather & vanilla.
On the palate: Medium weight, spicy cherries, plums, mocha & sweet oak notes.
On the finish: Classic varietal savouriness and fine-grained tannins.

We’ll be drinking it with:
Sangiovese is our go-to for antipasto platters & pizza nights. It’s also a perfect pair for vegetarian dishes, especially tomato, red peppers & grilled vegetables.

Bark Hut Road & Steak on the BBQ

All about it:
A European approach to this classic blend brings Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon together with elegant restraint. Power and structure abound in the Cab Sauv, with Shiraz adding softness & elegance.

Tasting Notes:
On the nose: Vanilla, plums, violets, capsicum & spice with hints of French oak
On the palate:  Soft texture with a round, medium body. Flows through the mouth until the fine tannins come to a crisp edge.
On the finish:  Firmly structured with natural acidity & sweet tannins. The finish is long & dry.

We’ll be drinking it with:
A classic pairing with a quality steak cooked over coals, served with a herb butter & crisp leaf salad.

Majestic Plough Malbec & Lamb from the smoker

All about it:
The first release of our Estate Range Malbec since 2016 & it’s worth the wait.

Tasting Notes:
On the nose: Toasty oak supported by aromas of leather, blackberry, dried herbs & spices.
On the palate: Rich & layered with dark fruit flavours.
On the finish: Powerful tannic grip with natural acidity helping to retain elegance through the long finish.

We’ll be drinking it with:
If you love spending a sunny afternoon tending the smoker, pair Majestic Plough with beef ribs or a shoulder of lamb.