From a single vineyard high in the Adelaide Hills, this is a thoroughly modern expression - leads with ripe lemon and red apple, backed up nicely by toasted nuts and lemon cream. Some vanilla and more almond lurk underneath. There's oak in there, with whispers of cinnamon and toast, but the wine finishes fresh and with crunch.

The Rockbare winery goes back over 20 years, and is situated in the warm McLaren Vale, although sources fruit from around the state of South Australia. Working directly with family-owned vineyards and growers to produce award-winning wines, the team at Rockbare is dedicated to focussing on the classic regions of SA, and highlighting their best-known grapes. This results in a classic set of wines that really show off what South Australia has to offer. Being based in Clarendon in the McLaren Vale gives the winery access to plenty of high quality vineyards nearby, and these relationships have been important for the winery for many years. Recently the winery was acquired by two winemaking families, one based in Melbourne, the other in California. This has seen an increase in the range of the wines, with greater exposure as well. The quality is fantastic across the range and highlights the modern face of South Australia with fruit, texture and elegance as watchwords.