Ballinaclash 'Sarah' Fiano 2024
Primary flavours
Lemon Balm
Orange
Honey
Honeysuckle
Details
Fiano is one of Ballinaclash's secret weapons, having scooped a gold medal at the Canberra and regions wine show shortly after being bottled. It's such an inviting wine that smells of honeysuckle and fresh blossoms with a juicy but tangy palate that is really impressive.
The Ballinaclash story is as much about fruit as it is wine. In 1965, Michael and Bernie Mullany started a cherry and stonefruit orchard in the fertile hills around Young, central NSW. Grapes didn't come into the equation until '97, when the next generation of Mullany's took over and planted the first vines. Now, the Ballinaclash property grows 14 different cherry cultivars, 13 grape varieties, and a huge range of stone fruit, complete with a fun pick-your-own fruit business that runs on the weekends. Historically, the Ballinaclash grapes have gone to other winemakers, including a group of top-shelf Canberra wineries, such as Clonakilla, Nick O'Leary, and Collector Wines, but the Mullany fam also have Orange-based winemaker Chris Derez making a small amount of frankly delicious wines that we really like.
The Ballinaclash story is as much about fruit as it is wine. In 1965, Michael and Bernie Mullany started a cherry and stonefruit orchard in the fertile hills around Young, central NSW. Grapes didn't come into the equation until '97, when the next generation of Mullany's took over and planted the first vines. Now, the Ballinaclash property grows 14 different cherry cultivars, 13 grape varieties, and a huge range of stone fruit, complete with a fun pick-your-own fruit business that runs on the weekends. Historically, the Ballinaclash grapes have gone to other winemakers, including a group of top-shelf Canberra wineries, such as Clonakilla, Nick O'Leary, and Collector Wines, but the Mullany fam also have Orange-based winemaker Chris Derez making a small amount of frankly delicious wines that we really like.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
nonesomelots
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
lowmediumhigh
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with medium acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Hilltops
country
Australia
Grape type
Fiano
Wine Maker
Ballinaclash
Alcohol
13.3%
Vintage
2024
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Cold 5°C-8°C
State
NSW
Pairing guide
Fresh, floral and loaded with honeysuckle delights yet still crisp and fresh, it's hard not to like this wine. We can see it working brilliantly with Mediterranean fish dishes - bream with sage butter, grilled sardines and pan-fried sea bass with new potatoes and parsley, especially, as well as with all kinds of seafood given a good spritz of lemon. Dishes which put green herbs in the spotlight will be excellent, and it’s also highly recommended with goat’s cheese salads, vegetarian dishes of artichoke, asparagus and green beans, and all your favourite leafy greens.
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Food
Lots of Herbs
Grilled Fish
Tastes
Tangy
Salty
Moods
Adventurous
Bored
Seasons
Summer
Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Hilltops, Australia
The Hilltops is a cool climate wine region located due west and slightly south of Sydney, known for its rolling hills and fertile soil. This region produces high-quality, full-bodied red wines, including Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as crisp and refreshing white wines, like Chardonnay and Riesling. The winemakers of Hilltops are passionate about their craft, using traditional techniques and innovative methods to create wines that showcase the region's unique terroir. A small region, but a mighty one!
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